I am 18 years old and my breasts are sagging. What can I do? (Photo)

Thank you for your question. You would definitely benefit from a breast lift, which reduces the skin envelope while reshaping the breast tissue into a more youthful and perky shape. Sometimes implants can also be added for more volume, but this increases the complexity of the operation and recovery and so must be done by someone with a lot of experience. You definitely have to choose your surgeon correctly and make sure that he/she has the training and experience to meet your goals with absolute safety. Don’t settle for less than a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with specialized expertise in these procedures.

Thank you for your question.  Once the position of the nipple falls below the crease of the breast, some version of a breast lift is best.  In the picture, it does appear you will need a breast lift.  With a breast lift, some of the skin and tissue are removed to shape the breast, which will slightly decrease your breast size.  If you wish to maintain your size or slightly increase it a small breast implant is an option.

A lift would restore perkiness. An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations. 

Congrats on the weight loss. For the best opinion you need to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon. Most important is finding the plastic surgeon with the most experience to achieve the results you want. Here is some general information:BREAST LIFT (MASTOPEXY)WHO IS A CANDIDATEIf you have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, weight loss, or aging.If the sagging is expected to be present after an implant.If your nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) are enlarged or not similar.INTENDED RESULTA mastopexy or breast-lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breasts without reducing their size. It is used for breasts that sag but are not overly large. Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as a part of aging. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis (sagging). Some patients will achieve a better breast shape if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy.Results can include:An elevated, more youthful breast contour.Nipple-areolar complexes of the desired size and at the correct height and similar location

Thank you for your question and helpful photo.The Horndeski Method is a current technique that does not rely on the skin envelope alone to provide shape and does not rely on breast implants for upper pole fullness. Please view the attached video to see an example. Ugly vertical incisions are now a thing of the past.Best wishes and kind regards,

Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss.  Breast sagging is very common even among women your age.  You are a great candidate for a breast lift.  This can give you a perky breast with improved shape. The most important aspect is
to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation
with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in
person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

You have asymmetry of your breasts and it is best treated with a vertical breast lift, removing additional tissue on the larger side.  Best wishes, Dr. T

What you are asking for is a classic breast lift. This would elevate and reshape your breasts. The nipple/aerola complex would be moved upward and reduced in size. You could opt to have implants at this time if you wanted more volume, but I understand you do not which is fine. About half my breast lift patients choose to enlarge at the same time, but half are large enough already. Find a surgeon who you like their breast lift work. Good luck.

Thank you for your question about Breast Lift.Yes, based only on one picture, you appear to be a candidate for breast lift.  The would help accomplish the following:Lift both breastsCorrect breast asymmetryDecrease areola in in proportion with the size of your breasts.It is common to lose 1/2 cup size from the skin removed during a breast lift.  If that is going to bother you, you can consider getting a small breast implant to replace the volume lost from skin removal.To be sure, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons in your area for a complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery.I hope this helps.

Hello!Congratulations on your weight loss! Now that your body is healthier, your breasts can be made symmetric with beautiful shape and nipple position with a "lollipop" breast lift. This technique is so named because of the lollipop shape of the scar - it encircles the areola and then goes straight down the center of the bottom of your breasts. There's no better method to perform a lift, and you don't need to have the "Wise" pattern scar (the lollipop with an extra "anchor" shaped scar in the under-fold of your breasts). With your skin tone, I anticipate that your scars will heal well. Laser scar therapy (with Nd:YAG or fractionated non-ablative lasers can take out the pinkness) can accelerate healing and fading of your scars. Surgery is not painful, and recovery is about a week or less with full return to unrestricted activity in about a month.  Breast lift surgery is one of the most satisfying procedures for my patients because of the fantastic results.  All the beast in your search!- Dr. Rad