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What Has Caused my Breast Ptosis? What Are my Options? (Photos)

asked 8 months ago by Sunnyshine in UK
Latest answer by Michele A. Shermak, MD
Question viewed 412 times
Tags: ptosis, options

I recently put up pictures wondering what was wrong with my breasts as they sag & are not the right shape. The outcome from many answers was that I have breast ptosis. What has caused this to happen to my breasts? Also is it common at a young age? And are there any things I can do to improve it till I get surgery? I don't want implants so what are my options? Also how much is the kind of surgrey I'm looking for on average? As much advise as possible would be great. Thanks.

8 answers to What Has Caused my Breast Ptosis? What Are my Options? (Photos)

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Causes of Breast Ptosis

Dear Sunnyshine, There are many causes for breast ptosis (sagging breasts). The most common cause is childbearing and nursing with the increased breast size and swelling stretching the tissues-both on the inside and outside of the breasts. In some women, but not all, afterwards the breasts do not tighten back up and instead sag and droop. But this is only one of many possible causes including genetics, weight gain/loss, tuberous breast development, etc. all of which... more
Herluf G. Lund, Jr, MD

Saint Louis Plastic Surgeon
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What causes ptosis?

Women who suffer from breast ptosis typically have a genetic predisposition, whether it's related to skin integrity with laxity causing sagging, or the anatomy/geometry of your chest. In your case you have a very narrow chest and base of breast that becomes fuller below. This is probably something you've noticed since breast development. The way to treat this is with a traditional breastlift with anchor incisions. The upper chest fullness will be markedly improved as well as the... more
Michele A. Shermak, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.drshermak.com

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Breast ptosis is from extra skin

Fundamentally, breast ptosis is caused by having too much skin to support the breast. There can also be breast glandular laxity issues as well. All of this is caused by breast size, weight, gravity and genetics. Implants will never lift you, so best to wear great support, keep your weight stable and do a formal breast lift after having kids.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Ptosis of breasts

Breasts sag for many reasons these can be genetic, poor skin elasticity, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy. But it happens to some extent for everyone.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Causes of Breast Ptosis?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Generally, causes of breast ptosis include congenital ptosis, weight gain/loss, changes after pregnancy etc. options for treatment include breast lifting/reduction surgery. This would ideally be done when patients are at their long-term stable weight. Other considerations include the timing of surgery in relation to possible pregnancies and/or breast-feeding. It will be in your best interest to meet in person with well experienced... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift for breast ptosis

The reasons for breast ptosis can be mulitple, including the effects from pregnancy, breast feeding, weight loss, and genetics. During pregnancy, the breast tissue becomes increased, the skin stretches, and after pregnancy, the tissues don't always tighten to their original position. There are numerous options for surgically repositioning your nipple areolar complex and breast gland to a more natural and youthful appearance. Breast lifts are procedures performed on an outpatient... more
Jeffrey D. Hoefflin, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Surgical option for breast ptosis

Hi Sunnyshine, I believe you can benefit from having an Ultimate Breast Lift. This is a revolutionary technique that will improve the shape of your breasts and lift them without having to decrease their size. I have used this procedure in women with your specific problems and have been very successful. An additional benefit of this technique is that it eliminates the vertical scar which usually deters women from having this type of procedure. The incisions are well hidden and the results... more
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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Saggy breast require Breast Lift with or without size modification.

Breast sagging happens from multiple reasons. These are genetic shape of breast, pregnancies, breast feeding, weight loss, or from large size and weight of breasts. Breast lift also called Mastopexy is needed to correct sagging. In an adequately sized breast that is all that is needed. If breasts are heavy and large they will also need reduction. Otherwise sagging will reoccur. If breast are empty or small from weight loss or pregnancies then an implant is... more
Vasdev Rai, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

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