I started losing weight a couple months ago and so far of lost 20 lbs, and want to lose 30 or more lbs. Does anyone know if I should wait to have the reduction.
I have a couple reasons why I would like to have it before I am finished losing my weight. One I am getting married Aug. of next year, and it would be nice if I am going to do it, to have it done before the wedding. At this point I have enough time to heal before the wedding. The other reason is that I have a $1200 deductable on my insurance and I have used it this year, so it would be nice to have it done this year so I don't have to pay the 1200 if I don't end up needing to use that all next year.
Let me know your thoughts.
I am a 42DD (possibly DDD) and would like to go to a C.
2006-09-17 18:28:21 · 37 answers · asked by Dewdrop5 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Schedule your surgery towards the end of the year, and work on losing as much weight as you can until then. I admire you--wish I was that disciplined!
2006-09-17 19:30:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have the reduction now and lose 30 more pounds,then the nice firm breasts you had after the surgery will be looser and possibly droop more so it is up to you. Would you rather look more svelte in your wedding dress and save the deductible money or have the surgery now and speed up the effects of gravity that otherwise may have taken several years? Also consider this, if you plan to have children and have any desire to breast feed, the breast reduction will probably prevent this. If this is not a problem for you then go ahead with the surgery now to relieve the strain on your back and shoulders and having a sleeker outward appearance may be more incentive to keep up the weight loss.
2006-09-17 18:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by jidwg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a 42DD, what is your waist size? If you go to a C and you are used to your size now, you may be very unhappy with your decision. I would definately lose all of your weight first. Your breast size will decrease with weight loss and you may decide on a reduction to a different size. Don't forget to research how other ppl felt after their surgery. And this surgery leaves you with some noticeable scars, of course not ones that ppl will see while you are dressed, but could still lead to some self consciousness. Also, I would wait until after you lose weight to make sure you can keep it off. If you lose your weight and have the surgery, then gain weight again, your breast size will increase. I've seen that happen. If you're getting married, are children in your future? Breast size most definately increases with pregnancy. Will this surgery affect breast feeding? Just remember this is a permanent thing. Make sure you're going to be happy with the outcome of your decision. You'll save money now, but you might be happier later.
ps-don't listen to the guy about sending your picture. He may have studied real and plastic breasts, but not plastic surgery.
2006-09-17 21:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by lsteward01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One thing about being over weight is that a lot of fat goes to the breasts on men and women. I would bet that most of your breasts are fat. I'm really trying not to be offensive here, by the way.
The best thing to do is lose the weight first, because you will lose A LOT in the breasts and you shouldn't spend so much money, healing time or any time on them just yet because it'll probably be a waste.
Good luck, though.
PS how are you losing so much weight? I really would like to drop mine as well and I'm not quite sure the best way to go about doing it.
2006-09-17 18:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm...Interesting. Well I would advice after you are done loosing all the weight you want. My Mom had the same dilemma, she is going to get breast reduction when she is done loosing weight. The plastic surgeon adviced her to do so. But she is not getting married =0P
So I would say loose other 15 pounds and then get the breast reduction, so that when you loose the rest of the weight you breast don't sag a lot and take advantage of your deductible. Remember when one looses weight one's breasts tend to sag and the shape turns slightly different.
I think loosing a bit more weight is the middle ground, between deductible, wedding, healing and looks.
Congratulations for your future wedding and surgery.
Keep me posted.
Take Care,
Chiquita
2006-09-17 18:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should lose the weight first, you'll lose more from your breasts if you continue to lose weight, and then if you have the breast reduction now and still lose weight you might end up with even smaller breasts and then want to get a breast augmentation.
2006-09-17 18:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by delphina0723 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
def lose the weight first.....ur not going to get married til a year from now so lose it now cuz if u dont ur not going to be happy with the results....trust me or having that breast reduction lets just say u do end up losing more weight well ur c is going to go to a A cuz that is fat tissue and when u lose weight ur boobs do to so hurry up with the weight get where u want to be then do all the surgery and stuff cuz u might have some hanging skin from the weight loss too so they can go ahead and fix u right up at the same time:)
2006-09-17 19:38:31 · answer #7 · answered by queenbee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all,how much weight have you lost up top? You do lose weight
all over but that is alot of breast you have.And if you do lose weight up
there i dont think it would be that much.I would talk to a DR. about this
soon.Dont go through it just because you have Health Ins,to use up.
Do it for the right reason's.Are you having back problems!!! Have you talk
this over with your husband to be.How does he feel or think? I'm only a C
and at times that to much,HA HA I watch 90120 on TV and they have alot of plastic surgery.I think how do those women do it.Good Luck!!!!!
2006-09-17 18:47:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! Lose the weight first. Then decide if you still need the reduction. If you still do after you have lost the weight it should be an easier procedure and faster recovery.
2006-09-17 18:38:28 · answer #9 · answered by jenn87 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends wants to do this also. Her doctor told her to lose the weight first because when she loses all the weight that she wants to she might not have to get a reduction because she might be able to do it naturally.
2006-09-17 19:40:31 · answer #10 · answered by jl88845 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you lose weight, your breasts will get smaller as well. You might not even need a reduction at all once you've reached your goal weight.
2006-09-17 18:31:51 · answer #11 · answered by medellia1984 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋