I Had a BA Just Short of a Year Ago, Will Running Cause Them to Sag? I'm a 38DD and Used to a 34c. (photo)

All my patients are strongly recommended to wear a push up style bra during exercise.  After observing my patients for seven years, I don't see much difference in sagging in my exercise patients and my non- exercise group.  Best Wishes!!

Thank you for your question and photos.  That is a great question that comes up with some frequency.  In short, no, running or active lifestyle should not impact your implants dramatically or cause your breasts to sag.  The scar tissue that forms around the implant is relatively tough and the implants will stay in place.  Using a supportive sports bra will help you feel comfortable and assist in giving your breasts support during exercise.  If you do lose a significant amount of weight, you may lose some volume in your breasts which can give you some excess skin.  It is similar to after breast feeding or in women who lose a large amount of weight--the breasts lose volume and the skin does not recoil as much and there can be some sagging.  A healthy lifestyle is important and should take precedence. 

Good luck to you.

 

Thank you for the question.  If you enjoy running and it is a “big part of your weight loss” program, I would suggest that you do so. Use of a supportive bra will be helpful. Keep in mind, that time, gravity, and weight loss are not your “best friend” when it comes to breast sagging. In other words, it may not be the running specifically, but the subsequent weight loss, that will potentially change your breasts' position on your chest wall.  However, I think it will be in your best interest to achieve a long-term healthy weight and lifestyle even at the expense of some breast “sagging”.

 Best wishes as you reestablish a healthy lifestyle.