What happens to a breast that has undergone surgery if it fluctuates greatly in weight?

Weight fluctuations in women are known to affect not only the stomach, legs and bottom, but also the breasts, much to the chagrin of most women. The breast itself consists of connective, fatty and glandular tissue, with the proportion of fat increasing with age.

Weight fluctuations also change the volume and shape of an operated breast

Unfortunately, the proportion of fat in the breast also decreases with weight loss. This largely leads to a disturbing change in the volume and shape of the breast. The fact that a woman does not usually gain more weight in the breasts when she gains weight again is more due to genetic factors. Some women tend to put on weight on their stomach, others on their bottom and for some women their breasts also increase in size when they gain weight. Whether the skin can adapt to the changes in volume depends on the genetic skin quality and age and on how quickly or slowly the weight reduction has taken place. In the case of pre-operated breasts(lifting, reduction, augmentation), basically the same thing happens. With implants and significant weight loss, there is an additional risk that the implant could become more visible.

Do not operate until the weight is stable

To avoid undesired changes in shape, the desired weight should already have been reached before aesthetic breast surgery (at least 6 months before surgery) and should be kept stable afterwards. It makes little sense to spend a lot of money on a more beautiful breast only to "lose" it again after weight fluctuations. And if a woman still wants to lose weight after breast surgery, then a slow and healthy weight reduction is the be-all and end-all - i.e. a maximum of 0.5 kg per week. Yo-yo effects should be avoided at all costs.

What happens to a breast that has been operated on if there are major weight fluctuations?

Short interview with Dr. Caroline Fritz, MD