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What Happens If You Gain or Lose Weight After Breast Augmentation?
Moderate weight fluctuations after breast augmentation do not damage or move implants, as implants sit beneath or above the breast tissue and muscle rather than within changeable fat. However, significant weight changes (typically 15 to 20 pounds or more) can alter the surrounding breast tissue, skin elasticity, and overall body proportions, affecting the visible appearance of your results over time. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your expected outcome, and discussing your weight and lifestyle plans with a plastic surgeon like Dr. Haruko Okada at Stratus Plastic Surgery can ensure your procedure is properly tailored to your long-term goals.