Is there anything nonsurgical that can help breast laxity?

unfortunately, we have not come up with any nonsurgical method to reliably and reproducible he tighten skin. There are some devices on the market which may create a tiny amount of skin tightening but none that will make any type of significant change. If one has stretchmarks, unfortunately we have not come up with a solution for them. Stretchmarks are ruptures in the under surface of the skin, that is where collagen and elastic fibers are found. When you have stretchmarks, it makes skin on the breasts more susceptible to sagging. Adding fat may help them fill out somewhat but it will certainly not elevate your breasts. Placement of implants alone if one has sagging breasts would serve only to increase the volume of the breast but would not be expected to significantly elevate your breast. A good discussion with your plastic surgeon will align the various alternatives that you have.

Hello, thank you for your question. Yes breast size and shape will change after children. Certainly fat grafting is an option but it depends on what you want to spend for a temporary treatment. Also if you are looking to have children in the near future less than 5 years from now then it is better to wait. If you think it will be beyond that then maybe just proceed with the consultation part of our surgery to see what the options are, cost and risk factors. For more information check out our webpage.

Thank you for your question. Pictures would be helpful.
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​Without picture, the answers that you are going to get will be speculative in nature.

To be sure what might be right for you, see two or more experienced, board-certified Plastic Surgeons 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.

There is nothing non-surgical that can be done to help droopy breasts. Adding fat or implants will make the situation worse. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear IvyK,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Depending on the amount of ptosis (sagging) you have as well as the quality of the skin you may be a candidate for BodyTite to tighten the skin. This is not a lift. It will not remove any skin nor lift the position of the nipple. It is important when you consider less invasive procedures that you fully understand what the benefits and limits are of the procedure before determining if it is a good choice for you.

Radiofrequency treatments can be helpful to tighten skin. The minimally invasive with very tiny scars might do better than the micro-needling type. Once you have had all the children you want, then consider surgery if needed.

Hi and welcome to our forum!Unfortunately, without photographs, one cannot determine the degree of sag, which is of utmost importance in determining the best procedure for you. Photos are required to determine if skin tightening is indicated. If you are already a "D"-"DD" cup, it sounds as if you have ample volume. Adding volume if there is already significant sag will create larger breasts of the same shape....and larger (heavier) breasts will tend to sag even more. A thread lift of the breasts (Aptos threading procedure), a non-surgical option, has had some success in patients with moderate sag and of moderate size.As you haven't yet been pregnant, it important to note that pregnancy may significantly change breast size, shape, and configuration.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...