How to tighten loose skin on breasts with and without surgery

i lost about 100 pounds naturally and i'm happy about that but now ive noticed that the skin on my breasts is loose is there an exercise that can help this or is surgery the only option.

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A: Treatment for sagging breasts

By Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

After dramatic weight loss, you may notice a loss of volume and firmness of the breasts. If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also want more volume, a lift and implants. A breast lift raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is... more

A: No effective means of non-invasively tightening the breast skin

By Stephen A. Goldstein, MD - Denver Plastic Surgeon

Congratulations on your weight loss! Unfortunately, there are no effective means of non-invasively tightening the breast skin, including exercise. This is a surgical problem. I would recommend that you see a board certified/eligible plastic surgeon to discuss options with you. I hope you find this helpful.

A: Usually surgery is the best option

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

I'm not aware of any great ways of tightening breast skin without surgery. Some folks believe that Thermage may help, but I have not felt these results to be consistent or acceptable in most cases. In my opinion, surgery is the best choice for consistent, natural results. Options include... more

A: Many surgical options, few non surgical ones

By Jeffrey Zwiren, MD - Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Loose skin is certainly one of the most difficult problems that a plastic surgeon must deal with. Unfortunately there are not many options for loose skin other than removing the skin. When there is losse skin of the breasts the only three alternatives. These are a breast... more

A: It sounds like you will need an extensive lift.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! The key is how the lift is done. You cannot just tighten the skin. The breast tissue must be moved up on the chest and sculptured internally with buried stitches. That way you get upper fullness and a good long term result.

A: Breast lift and implants following massive weight loss

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is highly unlikely that you will achieve any significant improvement with the skin tightening technologies currently available (i.e., Titan, Thermage, Velashape, etc.). On a scale of 1-10, these may accomplish a 1-2 when it comes to breast lifting effect. Surgery is most likely your best option to achieve a... more

A: two surgical options for loose breast skin

By Hisham Seify, MD, PhD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello ! There are no conservative treatments available to address breast skin. There are two surgical options: 1-Breast lift in addition to the use of implant. 2-Breast lift without the use of an implant ,and in your case using the same extra skin to give volume to the breast. It is reffered to sometimes as... more

A: You will need a lift plus or minus an implant

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

With the degree of skin laxity associated with massive weight loss you will need a lift to tighten the breasts. An implant will also help if you want to increase your size or gain superior pole fullness. Good luck and congratulations on the weight loss!

A: Exercises for loose skin

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Thanks for the question - Congratulations on the weight loss! Unfortunately there are no exercises for reducing skin. It is common to have excess skin after weight loss. There are radio-frequency and laser treatments marketed at tightening skin but typically patients with large weight loss require... more

A: Please send pictures

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Based on my experience you will need breast lift. It is common to need breast lift after weight loss. The main problem with weight gain and loss is the loss of elasticity and stretch marks.