Do my breasts appear saggy? (photos)

Question

I'm a bit self-conscious about my breasts, and I worry they're sagging a bit. I'm an 18-year-old female, who regularly goes without bras. I've read that doen't contribute to sagging, but I decided to add it nonetheless. I don't do much running or other exercises that would cause breast jiggling.

Andres Taleisnik, MD · Answer

Based only on these two photos, your breast shape looks very reasonable to me. You may have a mild degree of ptosis, or sagging, but not significant sagging. Ultimately, however, it's YOUR opinion that matters most. If you're self-conscious about your breasts, you can attend one or two consultations with board-certified plastic surgeons to be examined in-person. They can then give you recommendations that may help you to decide whether it's worthwhile doing any procedures for your breasts.

Keith Hodge, MD · Answer

You do not have saggy breasts. To the contrary, you have attractive, proportional breasts. I still think that wearing a bra may help to keep your breasts from sagging over time.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

It looks like your breasts don’t appear to be saggy. Your nipple/areola complex is positioned above the inframammary fold, indicating that your breasts aren’t saggy.

Emmanuel Mallol Cotes, MD · Answer

Thank you very much for enquire.After having analyzed all the information and photos provided to us, I realize that you have very sagging and small breasts. In this regard, you need volume (implants) and projection (the lift): Breast Augmentation w/Breast Lift.I recommend you to use microtexturized highly cohesive silicon implant ("gummy bear" implants), with high projection, and 550ml will be excelent on you, to fill the breasts properly.Finally, to perform the breast lift I recommend a Periareolar Round Block Breast Lift ("Benelli mastopexy"), which has an unnoticed scar around the areola, and if we see (in the surgery) that we can't obtain adecuate projection just with the Benelli Lift, we have to perform a "Lollipop breast lift".Respectfully,Dr. Emmanuel Mallol Cotes.-

Shlomo Widder, MD · Answer

Dear Sunburst,    Thanks for submitting your pictures.   From observing your pictures, you appear to be B cup size with level 1-2 ptosis - mild to moderate.    It is obvious from your question, that you are troubled by your breasts shape. If the sagginess of your breasts is your only concern, than a mini lift  procedure (donut, Benelli) is all that is necessary to make your breasts perky with minimal scarring (only around the areola). If breasts size and cleavage are important to you too, than breasts implants will be very helpful to you. Full C cup size or small D cup size are natural and very attractive. If you need recommendation for specific implants size and type, please contact me.    You have to realize that not all results are the same, because experience skills and aesthetic eye are critical for good outcome. So, do your due diligence and choose wisely.   Always, consult with experienced board certified plastic surgeons who operate in accredited surgery center for your safety. Most importantly, check the before and after pictures in the photo gallery, to make sure that they are numerous, consistent and attractive with nice cleavage, peky, symmetrical and natural looking. Also, check the review on 'Realself' for ratings and positive experience reports.                                       Best of luck,                                                         Dr Widder

Paul M. Parker, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breasts are not sagging and you should be self conscious about them. I can't imagine a plastic surgeon would want to perform any type of lifting procedure on your breasts.

Jonathan Saunders, MD · Answer

you have very normal, attractive 18 year old breasts. I personally believe in good support.  gravity is your enemy.  fight it in whatever way you can.

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photograph.  Your nipple and areola complexes appear to be above the level of your breast crease and placed at the most projecting portion of your breasts.  Your breast appearance is quite natural and normal and shows no evidence of being saggy. Hope this helps.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry, I would not call your breasts saggy, rather full and natural. If you are pleased with their size and position that is all the matters.  I think bras help when used properly over time.  Factors like weight gain, weight loss, and pregnancy can accelerate changes to the breast for which bras can help protect position.  Good Luck.

Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS · Answer

Your breasts have an attractive natural teardrop shape, proportionate size to your youthful body, and good symmetry. I can understand not wanting to wear a bra, and I'm sure you have many admirers who appreciate that as well! Bras are NOT anti-gravity devices, but time, aging, and appearance of breasts in nursing homes prove that skin does stretch and sag over the years with childbirth, breast feeding, weight gain, and the never-ending effects of gravity acting on the individual genetics of your skin collagen and elastic fiber content, and the weight of your breast tissue.If you want bigger breasts to better "fill out" the skin brassiere you have, implants will accomplish that beautifully, but you certainly don't "need" them. And more weight is more for gravity to exert its influence upon.BTW, the "Baywatch coconut" look is neither natural, nor soft, as capsular contracture around submammary (usually) implants is what gives these breasts their look. But they are hard when you hug! NOT normal. Having nice soft breasts without a bra, and pushing them up to a different "look" with pretty support garments (what our grandmothers called a "proper foundation") is a much better situation.As with everything in life, balance is the key. A bra, even worn day and night, will not reverse aging, gravity, or genetics. But going braless constantly is asking gravity to do its thing unopposed. I like the idea of braless in some types of clothing, hot summer days, and sexy evenings out. And a bra when exercising, running, and when the clothes cover you anyway. Why not fight gravity as much as you can? But not to the detriment of enjoying your beautiful breasts and cute tops without a bra! Best wishes! Dr. Tholen

Do my breasts appear saggy? (photos)

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