Do breasts with dense tissue sag less easily?

Question

I am still young with no children but I have 30 H breasts and they sag a little but not much for their size compared to other pictures I see on here of very similar people to me. My boobs are very dense though, does that help with less sagging? I see photos on here about breast reduction which I am trying to get covered right now but my breasts do not look as saggy as others with about the same size, was just wondering if this is why.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Breasts sag for a number of reasons:  loss of elasticity and tightness with the aging process, pregnancy and breast feeding, weight gain/loss, BMI, gravity, smoking, no exercise, not wearing supportive bras. Saggy breasts can be corrected with a breast lift and/or reduction. At some point a H breast will require a breast lift.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I think that there are many factors involved when it comes to breasts' propensity for "sagging", medically called breast ptosis. Factors, more important than breast tissue density, include genetic  propensity for skin elasticity loss, history of weight gain/loss, history of pregnancies, aging (time and gravity)… I hope this helps.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! It is hard to tell without examining you.  I suggest you seek a board certified plastic surgeon and get examined and discuss your concerns!  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel 
Double Board Certifed
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago
Hoffman Estates
Oakbrook
Orland Park

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello! Thank you for your question. Gravity is the primary contributor to breast sagging. Given enough time, heavier breasts are more likely to sag. Keep in mind that if you decide to pursue surgery it’s very important that you find a surgeon whom you are comfortable with and trust and who evaluates you in-person and tailors an individualized treatment plan for you and your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

Daniel Schmid, MD · Answer

Dense breasts usually weight more than fatty breasts and will be subject to the effects of gravity more than fatty breasts.  Sagging occurs for everyone but those with heavier breasts tend to sag more.  Other factors are your skin elasticity and weight gain/loss history.

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