I've noticed this since puberty. I started puberty really early. Like 10 years old early. My breasts really started to droop or "sag" at age 12/13. I've never been confident in my body and my breasts are the reason. The size isn't an issue, but the drooping makes it very uncomfortable to go braless. Which should be the other way around. They're not perky, as you can see. But I'm not sure what to do or say if I go to a doctor about this or what to expect. I often considered surgery as I get older
Answer: Breast ptosis after puberty Thanks for your inquiry and many young women with normal breast development acquire breast size and ptosis (drooping) during puberty. Much of this is genetically driven. I suggest you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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Answer: Breast ptosis after puberty Thanks for your inquiry and many young women with normal breast development acquire breast size and ptosis (drooping) during puberty. Much of this is genetically driven. I suggest you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.
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Answer: Is ptosis normal at your age? Unfortunately, genetics play a large role in what our breasts look like. A breast lift or a reduction is not an unreasonable surgery for you at 18 years old. Because the nipple and areola stay attached to the breast mound, many patients are still able to breastfeed, maintain sensitivity, etc. Please be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal outcome. Good luck!
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Answer: Is ptosis normal at your age? Unfortunately, genetics play a large role in what our breasts look like. A breast lift or a reduction is not an unreasonable surgery for you at 18 years old. Because the nipple and areola stay attached to the breast mound, many patients are still able to breastfeed, maintain sensitivity, etc. Please be sure to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon for optimal outcome. Good luck!
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Breast sagging The shape of your breasts can be attributed to many factors such as the weight of the breasts, your genetics, and weight gain/loss. There are options available to you such as a breast lift or reduction that will reshape your breasts. I would recommend visiting a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation to learn about the benefits and risks to these procedures and to discuss options.
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September 30, 2016
Answer: Breast sagging The shape of your breasts can be attributed to many factors such as the weight of the breasts, your genetics, and weight gain/loss. There are options available to you such as a breast lift or reduction that will reshape your breasts. I would recommend visiting a board certified plastic surgeon in your area for a consultation to learn about the benefits and risks to these procedures and to discuss options.
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August 11, 2016
Answer: Is Breast Ptosis normal on an 18 year old? Thank you for your question. You have large breasts and ptosis can be common even in young women. If you're happy with your current breast size, then you would benefit from a breast lift. If you feel that your breasts are too large, then you could consider a reduction and lift which are performed at the same time.Make sure that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon. They will examine you and discuss all of your options.
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August 11, 2016
Answer: Is Breast Ptosis normal on an 18 year old? Thank you for your question. You have large breasts and ptosis can be common even in young women. If you're happy with your current breast size, then you would benefit from a breast lift. If you feel that your breasts are too large, then you could consider a reduction and lift which are performed at the same time.Make sure that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon. They will examine you and discuss all of your options.
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August 11, 2016
Answer: Breast Ptosis since young age... Thank you for your question. It is difficult to be experiencing significant breast ptosis at such a young age, but you are not alone. A large number of women have similar concerns. Current research highlights the following as risk factors for sagging: Greater age, History of significant weight loss (>50 pounds), Higher BMI, Large bra cup size, Pregnancy, Smoking As women age, the Cooper’s ligaments – the connective tissue that helps breasts keep their shape- stretches out. Aging also causes breasts to transform into having more fat rather than breast tissue making them less perky and making them appear deflated. Although you cannot control the natural aging and sagging effects, or a genetic link, factors such as weight fluctuation and smoking are in your control. In fact, maintaining a healthy weight is important because the higher the ratio of fat to breast tissue within your breast, the increased risk of breast sagging. Having a healthy diet will also be protective (i.e., slow down) of aging effects and sagging effects. Also, please note that breast sagging worsens with the number of pregnancies you have, and that neither greater weight gain during pregnancy or breast-feeding is found to be associated with a higher risk of breast sagging. Additionally, there are many health fitness magazines and fitness trainers that propagate the claim that participation in regular upper body exercise prevents or corrects sagging. However, there is still no evidence of a protective effect. However, it is recommended to wear sports bra during exercise because the constant pull of gravity and the excessive movement during running can stretch the breast tissue possibly leading to sagging. Having said all this, I urge you to seek a board-certified plastic surgeon to have an in-person consultation for a breast lift. A breast lift can raise your breasts, make them firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing. Hope this helps.
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August 11, 2016
Answer: Breast Ptosis since young age... Thank you for your question. It is difficult to be experiencing significant breast ptosis at such a young age, but you are not alone. A large number of women have similar concerns. Current research highlights the following as risk factors for sagging: Greater age, History of significant weight loss (>50 pounds), Higher BMI, Large bra cup size, Pregnancy, Smoking As women age, the Cooper’s ligaments – the connective tissue that helps breasts keep their shape- stretches out. Aging also causes breasts to transform into having more fat rather than breast tissue making them less perky and making them appear deflated. Although you cannot control the natural aging and sagging effects, or a genetic link, factors such as weight fluctuation and smoking are in your control. In fact, maintaining a healthy weight is important because the higher the ratio of fat to breast tissue within your breast, the increased risk of breast sagging. Having a healthy diet will also be protective (i.e., slow down) of aging effects and sagging effects. Also, please note that breast sagging worsens with the number of pregnancies you have, and that neither greater weight gain during pregnancy or breast-feeding is found to be associated with a higher risk of breast sagging. Additionally, there are many health fitness magazines and fitness trainers that propagate the claim that participation in regular upper body exercise prevents or corrects sagging. However, there is still no evidence of a protective effect. However, it is recommended to wear sports bra during exercise because the constant pull of gravity and the excessive movement during running can stretch the breast tissue possibly leading to sagging. Having said all this, I urge you to seek a board-certified plastic surgeon to have an in-person consultation for a breast lift. A breast lift can raise your breasts, make them firmer, perkier, and more aesthetically pleasing. Hope this helps.
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