I'm just 20 years old and my breasts are sagging. What can I do? I want them to be firmer.

Hi Alekhya,I put a link below of breast lift patients.  I would have to see photos with an index card in the crease to better answer your question, but you can see if you have a lot of tissue below the edge of this card, or it the nipple is actually below the edge, and then can say "Yes", I need a lift.  Did you lose a lot of weight.....this could do it.  All the best, Dr. Joe

Without photos- and the benefit of physical exam- it's difficult to comment accurately re/what you're a candidate for. Generally speaking, sagging breasts can be treated surgically with a breast fit procedure. Please, see the video attached for more info.

There are many women in your age group with sagging breasts right from puberty. A breast lift can help with the sagging, but there is the trade-off of scars on the breast. Regardless, young women who undergo breast lift surgery are highly satisfied with the results. An implant may help give you some upper pole fullness. I would suggest you get some consults to see what makes the most sense for you. 

Thank you for your question.  Breast augmentations, lifts, and reductions can all be used individually, or combined, to enhance the appearance of a woman's breasts.  The best treatment recommendation would depend on an in-person examination or full series of photographs to identify your starting point, as well as a discussion to understand your desired end result.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation

Thank you for your question.  Without photos or more importantly, an in-person evaluation, it is nearly impossible to tell you what would be best.  In general though, a full breast lift with implants can improve the appearance and feeling of the breasts.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

Hello dear, thanks for your question and provided information as well.. The breasts may lose their elasticity and firmness which can be caused by different factors such as pregnancy, massive weight loss, lactation and aging. To reaffirm the breasts and restore the natural look your surgeon can perform a mastopexy or breast lift with augmentation such as silicone implants, you will get very nice results, contact a board certified plastic surgeon, I recommend you soft cohesive silicone implants about 350 cc's you will look pretty and they will be perky.Patients who goes to a consultation for drooping breasts (ptosis) or volume loss after pregnancy (pseudoptosis) almost always have one very important question. "Can my drooping be corrected with just implants or do I need a lift".Implants alone will correct drooping when:Breast drooping is mildThe nipple is still near the center breast and does not point downwardThere is some visible skin beneath the nipple/areola when looking at the breasts straight on.The patient is okay with being at least a cup size largerA breast lift (with or without an implant) is better when:Breast drooping is moderate or severeThe nipple is at the bottom of the breast or points downwardThere is no visible skin under the nipple/areola when looking at the breasts straight on.The patient is already a C or D cup breast size and doesn't want to be largerThe areola is too large and the patient wants it reducedI also show the patient photographs of a spectrum of breast scar present after a breast lift in order to check their tolerance for this scar. Most patients are surprised how little the scar shows and are okay with proceeding. If the patient really needs a breast lift, but is concerned about the scars, I will suggest they wait on surgery. In time the breast appearance problems will usually outweigh their concern about the scars.I use implants in combination with a lift when:The patient wants to be larger in addition to being less droopyThe patient desires to maintain projection and roundness of the breast moundThe drooping is severe..... I recommend to see a board certified plastic surgeon for a personal evaluation and also to talk about your goals. Good luck :)

Surgery remains the best way to address ptotic or sagging breasts, especially if their nipple-areolar complex points downward and drop beyond the inframammary crease.  However, there are several tradeoffs such as the appearance of scar, which will take about a year to fade into an imperceptible line. Another thing to remember is that the results of breast lift surgery can be affected or even reversed by pregnancy and large weight fluctuations.  Aging also has its own effects. I hope that helps and good luck.