Cosmetic Surgery Charleston Dr. Widenhouse Blog

While losing weight after a breast lift can affect some women’s results, it will have no effect on the breast volume of other patients. The outcome will most significantly depend upon your particular body type, and the condition of your breast tissue.

Breasts are made up of two primary components: fat and gland. Fat will increase in volume as you gain weight, and decrease in volume when you lose it. Meanwhile, gland will increase in volume based on hormonal influences – such as pregnancy and puberty. However, it will not be affected by weight fluctuations.

Different patients will have a different overall amount of each component in their breasts. Patients who have more glandular breasts will find that weight changes do not affect their breasts at all, but if you have fatty breasts, you may experience changes in your breast volume as you lose weight. Certain breast lift techniques are designed to minimize this effect in patients; Dr. Widenhouse can discuss them with you in a personal consultation.

In the end, it is best to already be at your target weight before you have a breast lift performed to ensure you avoid this problem.

If you have further questions about breast lifts, please contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Widenhouse. Port City Plastic Surgery serves patients throughout the Charleston, South Carolina area.