Sagging breasts, medically known as breast ptosis, can develop as early as a patient’s thirties. Breast sag is often caused by a number of factors, including hormonal changes, decreased collagen production, weight fluctuations, gravity, and smoking. Reduced skin elasticity and drooping breast tissue also tend to worsen after pregnancy and menopause. This does not create any medical concerns, but it’s not uncommon for stretched, elongated, or drooping breasts to cause self-consciousness, a lack of confidence, or a poor fit in clothing. Whether the extent of your ptosis is mild or severe, board-certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon David Bottger, MD offers many long-term solutions to alleviate sagging:
- Breast implants: For individuals with mild sag who also want a larger breast size, implants may be enough to reduce drooping. Not only can implants rejuvenate the breast profile, but they can also firm the breasts and provide rounder, more sensual contours.
- Mastopexy (breast lift): There are a range of breast lift procedures that can remove/reposition excess skin and glandular tissue to address drooping. The best technique for your needs will depend on the severity of breast sag observed.
- Breast lift with implants: To obtain the highest degree of breast rejuvenation, you may consider a breast lift with implants to both enhance volume and reduce drooping. By combining the breast augmentation and breast lift procedures, patients can completely transform their breast contours after pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight gain.
No procedure can stop the natural aging process, but cosmetic surgery can restore the bust to a more central positioning and reshape the breasts to give you the youthful curves you desire. Don’t hesitate to discuss any questions you may have with Dr. Bottger, who can evaluate your concerns and recommend the best treatment to eliminate breast sag.
While age-related changes in the breasts are inevitable, breast surgery can offer a long-lasting method of rejuvenating your contours and restoring a “perkier” breast profile. Contact Dr. Bottger at our Philadelphia office to learn about whether breast augmentation or breast lift surgery is the right procedure for your needs.