Thank you for your question! You may want to consider getting closer to your goal weight before having the surgery if you plan on losing a considerable amount.

Many women tend to lose volume in their breasts, and that may affect how the results are immediately after surgery vs. six to 12 months down the road. If you are planning on losing more than 20 to 30 pounds, the implant size that your surgeon recommends at your consultation may end up being disproportionate to your “new size” after the procedure.

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You may have some relaxation of your skin and some descent with the implants after weight loss. This is because you can expect some loss of fat in the breasts if the weight loss is significant. Have you discussed this with your plastic surgeon who did your breast augmentation?

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If you have not had surgery yet, I would strongly recommend losing the weight before surgery. It is possible your breasts could sag or change in shape if you lose a significant amount of weight. Don't risk compromising your investment. Wait to have surgery!

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The optimal candidate for elective cosmetic surgery is healthy and has achieved a healthy stable weight (preferably with a BMI < 30).

Predicting the results of weight loss is difficult. Patients who lose weight after undergoing procedures are often disappointed, noting a return of sagging or wishing they had gone bigger/smaller based upon their new shape.

For those who insist on proceeding with surgery prior to anticipated weight loss, they should be prepared for the potential need for revisionary surgery.

As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).

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