How to fix large, sagging breasts?

Candidates for Breast Lift (#Mastopexy) surgery are women who have #saggingbreasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging. Often times the sagging is too great to be treated by implants alone. Women with asymmetric or enlarged nipples or areolae (pigmented areas around nipples) also may be candidates for a breast lift or a modification of a lift. #Asymmetric breast can be adjusted by adding or removing volume. One side can be tightened more or less than another. A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring.

In most cases, a vertical lift has the potential to help a great deal without the complete anchor incision, but pictures or an exam would be necessary to make a determination.

Thanks for your question. Based on your description of your desired surgical outcome, I would suggest a breast augmentation with a small implant to restore upper pole breast volume in conjunction with a lift to improve perkiness and nipple position. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery to have an in person consult with. Make sure to look at before and after photos of patients with similar anatomy and then you can collaborate with your doctor on the best individual surgical plan.