Hi I Had a Breast Up-lift with Implants in 2007, I Have Gone to a 34dd/e, but my Breasts Have Drooped.

asked 1 year ago by Hertfordshire in Hertfordshire
Latest answer by Ankit Desai, MD
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My nipples are lower down, should this happen after only 3 years, despite wearing a good supporting bra & sports bra in bed still. Is it because may be they are too heavy or not enough skin was taken in the up-lift. The implants do seem to be loose inside. Many thanks.

6 answers to Hi I Had a Breast Up-lift with Implants in 2007, I Have Gone to a 34dd/e, but my Breasts Have Drooped.

Breast Sagging after Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation

The weight of the breast implants acts to accelerate the effect of gravity on the breast. This is likely the cause of your sagging three years after undergoing a breast augmentation with a breast lift. You have several options now which include removing the implants and performing a breast lift. You can also just perform another breast lift or perform a breast lift and changing your implants to a smaller size. This will reverse of the effects of gravity, but gravity will once again start... more

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

Gravity Causes Sagging with Large Implants

Implants which are large enough to increase your cup size to a 34E are going to be heavy enough that they are likely to lead to a good bit of sagging. It is simply a matter of gravity and very large implants will have the same effect on breasts (i.e. sagging) that extremely large breasts will have.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Breast augmentation and lift

With heavier implants, it puts more pressure on the skin and soft tissues. This in turn can cause earlier sagging. You may need a breast lift.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Why are my Augmented / Lifted Breasts Sagging after ONLY 3 years?

Regarding: "Hi I Had a Breast Up-lift with Implants in 2007, I Have Gone to a 34dd/e, but my Breasts Have Drooped. My nipples are lower down, should this happen after only 3 years, despite wearing a good supporting bra & sports bra in bed still. Is it because may be they are too heavy or not enough skin was taken in the up-lift. The implants do seem to be loose inside. Many thanks." In addition to the certainty of death and taxes, we need to recognize and obey the... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Many factors cause drooping after a breast lift.

You may need a revision. Many factors can cause drooping including weight gain, weight loss and poor skin elasticity. You should call your surgeon and see what an be offered to you to correct the drooping.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

If the nipples are low you need another lift

If a lot of your own tissue was saved and it is heavy and if your skin elasticity is poor, you may see drooping ofthe nipple and need another lift done. This time, more skin and tissue needs to be removed to lighten the weight and lessen the recurrence risk.

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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