Question:
I'm considering having Breast Implants done...but

I am also a candidate to have the GBY Surgery done.I know that my breast will shrink after I've lost weight, so should I get the implants done before or after surgery, or will it make a difference?    — nicole D. (posted on February 5, 2004)

February 5, 2004
I am not sure what the GBY surgery is but I would say wait on the implants until you see what you are dealing with after your weight loss. I have already had to buy 2 different bras in only 4 months so I would just say wait.
   — tntwildlife77

February 5, 2004
I personally would wait until after WLS to do any kind of reconstructive or plastic surgery. You may have excess skin after you lose the weight and they can take that off at the same time they give you implants. It will make for a much nicer finished product. As it is, if you get the implants before WLS, you may not be happy with how your breasts look and will have to pay to get them fixed - why go thru two surgeries if you don't have to?
   — Ali M

February 5, 2004
AFTER !!! THEY MAY WANT TO GO SOUTH AFTER YOU WT. LOSS. Then you can give them a pick-me-up.
   — charanewme

February 5, 2004
DEFINITELY WAIT! I was one of the lucky ones who lost weight and what small breasts I was left with decided to stay where they belong....LOL. So I had breast implants and that was that (one of the best things I've ever done!) If you have breast implants now, the implant will more than likely be under the muscle. They will stay there when you lose weight, but the rest of your breast tissue will more than likely sag and then you'd have a mound where your breast used to be (the implant) and then the excess skin hanging off the end....NOT a pretty sight! Not only that, but when getting implants, the surgeon makes his decision on whether to place the implant below the muscle or above the muscle based on how much breast tissue you have to cover it. If you have no real breast tissue left (fat), then it has to go under the muscle or you'd see the exact shape of the implant under the skin (I'd think a person wouldn't want this unless they'd decided to go into X-rated movies, if you know what I mean). Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.

February 6, 2004
I would definitely wait until at least 1 year afterwards, to allow for weight loss. I will be 3 years post-op in May and i'm looking into having my breasts done now.
   — Kelly T.

February 6, 2004
Well, it's unanimous! WAIT. I went from a "firm" 44DD to a VERY LONG and LOW "roll 'em up" 36C with the weight loss. Your implants might end up resting on your knees if you do that first!
   — Debby M.