A 44-year-old member asked:
If i lose 35-40 pounds will my breasts get smaller by at least one cup or will it be more?
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Dr. Matthew Wilsonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 15 years experience
Hard to say: When you lose weight calories will be burned from sugar stores, muscle, and fat. Unfortunately every person is different in how fat gets stored and where. If you lose significant weight you can expect your breasts to also lose weight, but how much is impossible to predict.
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