Options for sagging breasts

Sam Jejurikar, MD answers: Sagging breasts: How to perk things up

after babies and i guess aging :( my breasts sag more than i'd like. is breast lift or plastic surgery my only option for getting them perked up again?

Sam Jejurikar, MD
4 months ago

If your desire is to lift your breasts and not be reliant on a push-up bra, then your only real option is a breast lift (mastopexy) with or without breast implants.  Every woman experiences changes after pregnancy and, although it varies from patient to patient, the changes usually involve loss of breast volume and some degree of droopiness because of weakening of the breast supporting ligaments.

If you are happy with the size of your breast, a breast lift is a great option.  The incisions vary, but usually involve an incision around the areola and a vertical incision below the areola (lollipop incision).  Sometimes, an incision is needed in the fold at the base of the breast.  This allows your surgeon to reshape and resuspend your breast tissue and to raise the nipple and areola to an appropriate position.  The ultimate shape of the breast is much improved from the preoperative appearance, but the operation isn't perfect for maintaining long-term upper pole fullness.

If you wish to add volume to the breasts, or have hollowing of the upper portion of your breasts, you may wish to consider adding a breast implant.  This can be placed through the same incisions used to perform the lift.  Sometimes, adding an implant allows the surgeon to use fewer and shorter incisions.

Your best bet is consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon for a thorough and comprehensive evaluation.  Best of luck.

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A: Breast lift vs augmentation to fix the sag

Michael A. Bogdan, MD
4 months ago

After pregnancy, breasts can lose volume and/or elasticity.  This creates droop, which can be fixed by augmenting the volume and/or performing a lift.  My video shows the changes that occur with implants or lift procedures depending on the degree of droop. In some cases,  both a lift and augmentation might be needed.  You should visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals, and hear what they have to say about your specific situation.

Dr.B

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