Lost the weight but still feel weighed down by heavy, sagging, or stretched-out breasts? Breast reduction after weight loss helps reshape your body, balance your figure, and restore confidence.
McCue Plastic Surgery offers expert breast reduction after weight loss in Plymouth, MN. Internationally known, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Jonathan McCue has more than 15 years of experience providing expert, compassion-based care to women throughout the Minneapolis–St. Paul area.
While it feels amazing to drop the extra pounds, you might still feel unhappy with your breasts. If you’re considering breast reduction, there are some important factors to think about.
Why Breast Reduction After Weight Loss Makes Sense
After significant weight loss, your breast size may not match the rest of your figure. Maybe your breasts didn’t shrink quite as fully as the rest of your body.
Or, maybe you have a lot of extra breast skin weighing you down now, even if you’ve shed a lot of breast fat.
Clothes may fit poorly, and lingering heaviness in the breasts can lead to shoulder grooves, neck pain, and back strain.
Breast reduction offers a way to restore balance, improve comfort, and help you feel confident in your new shape.
Some patients opt for additional body contouring procedures after weight loss. For example, Dr. McCue can perform a tummy tuck, liposuction, or other procedures that complement your breast reduction during the same surgery session.
The Right Time for Breast Reduction After Weight Loss
Timing matters for plastic surgery, and it becomes especially important when you’re dealing with rapid and dramatic changes in body weight.
Dr. McCue considers several factors during your consultation to help you determine the right time to schedule your breast reduction after weight loss.
Before considering breast reduction surgery, it’s best to reach your goal weight. Dr. McCue recommends maintaining that weight for at least six months. This allows your skin time to adjust to your new body. Sometimes, mild skin tightening can occur naturally and improve the appearance of the breasts.
However, after significant weight loss, the skin often struggles to recover fully. Years of stretching from extra weight can weaken skin elasticity, making it hard for the tissue to shrink back after the fat is gone. That’s where breast reduction can help restore a more youthful, balanced shape.
Other factors can also come into play, for example, whether you plan to get pregnant and breastfeed. If so, Dr. McCue might recommend delaying your surgery until your family building is complete.
The right timing enables us to create a customized surgical plan that addresses both cosmetic and functional concerns, resulting in a beautiful, natural shape that complements your new body.
Breast Reduction After Weight Loss in Plymouth, MN
At McCue Plastic Surgery, Dr. McCue brings advanced surgical skills to every case to help you get natural-looking, proportional results that show off your weight loss success. Call McCue Plastic Surgery at 952-830-0089 to schedule your consultation today.
