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.

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,

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.

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