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Heavy Sagging Breasts (38DDD)

asked 9 months ago by luvisbetter in New York, NY
Latest answer by Talmage J. Raine, MD
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Tags: age 35-44, sagging, DDD cup

Hi I have size 38DDD heavy sagging breasts. I am 36 years old have one child and my breasts started sagging at age 13 when I went into a C cup. My breasts stayed at a C until I was 19 then went to a D then stayed at a D until I was 27 then went to a DD. I recently went from 110-155 and my breasts are now a DDD.I am now dieting to get back down. I want to get a breast lift and reduction but do not want to sag again. What size do you recommend I reduce to so they will not be heavy and sag again?

6 answers to Heavy Sagging Breasts (38DDD)

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Breast reduction

From your picture I would estimate removing at least 750 gms on each side for a total reduction greater than 1500 gms. Make sure you are finished with your family before undertaking this operation. That should fit your body and understand that the exact amount will only be decided on the operating table. All the best, Talmage J. Raine MD FACS
Talmage J. Raine, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee

That your breasts will not sag again. Much depends not only on weight shifts, pregnancy, skin damage from environmental factors such as sun, smoking and so on. Also, your own genetic inheritance plays a role. So control the things that you can, such as weight and pregnancy, smoking and so forth, and do get the vertical reduction (hall-findlay) which 'ages' better. While we are discussing aging, remember that your breasts, as well as your body and face... more
Eleanor J. Barone, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Breast hypertrophy and sagging

You definitely need a breast reduction. Judging from your photo, I would put your size at larger than EEE. I would recommend that you have them reduced to a D cup. It is going to be important that you control your weight. I am sure that going from 110-155 pounds impacted your breast size substantially.
Kenneth L. Stein, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction

Breast reduction surgery is one of the most patient pleasing operations we do. Relief of neck, back, and shoulder discomfort is often instantaneous. Patients report fewer problems with postural changes immediately. Your plan to lose weight prior to surgery is a good one. Maintaining a stable weight will minimize the chances that you will require further surgery in the future. Regarding final breast communicate your goals with your surgeon carefully (often times pictures are helpful... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast reduction in very large breasts

Unless i am badly mistaken, you are MUCH larger than the leters you put down. breast reduction in this size range is a formidable operation with real risks, major scars and a prolonged recuperation. Aftyre a few consultation for traditional reduction, i think you might agree. It is certainly not ideal but look into the liposuction only....Scarless reduction. Simple, quick and will get that enormopus weight off your shoulders with much less risk.
Sherwood Baxt, MD

New Jersey Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical technique prevents sagging after breast reduction.

Hi. 1) You will be SO happy after a good breast reduction. A "C cup" size would be good to aim for after correcting for your asymmetry. 2) But it is not the final size that determines whether you get sagging after wards or not. The technique is all important. You want a vertical (Hall-Findlay) breast reduction. This operation re-shapes and lifts your breasts INTERNALLY and so gives you good long term shape. 3) Other operations... more
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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