Exercise will not improve the aesthetic appearance of breasts

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD answers: Will exercise help shrink and lift my breasts?

If I do chest exercises and build an underlying muscle will it lift and shrink my breasts, I am a 32D and I hate that they are so big and sag quite a bit for my age ( I am 20). SO I am looking for a way to fix those problems I want smaller breasts but I also would like them to sit higher up once I get there without surgery.


Stephen A. Goldstein, MD
8 months ago
By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

I understand your frustration, but exercise will not improve the aesthetic appearance of your breasts. This is especially true as it relates to the degree of sagging that you have. In fact, if you experience weight loss from your exercise regimen, your sagging could worsen! This is because the skin envelope is already stretched and with breast volume loss, the breast will droop more. You probably do not want to focus on increasing muscle mass of the pectoral muscles as this will contribute to making your breasts appear larger in the upper poles.

So, exercise is very important for your overall health but be advised that it will not improve the appearance of your breasts. My advice is to reconsider surgery. Please seek a consultation with a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon experienced in breast surgery to discuss various surgical options with you.

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A: Exercise not likely to shrink and lift breasts

John Squires, MD
8 months ago
By John Squires, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Building the muscles under the breasts will only make them more prominent. Exercise will do nothing to tighten the breast skin or breast tissue. The only way to reduce the sag is with a surgical lift.

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