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Can Breast Sagging Be Prevented?

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As we age, many people put more time into their physique or appearance to help offset the natural effects of aging. However, some unfortunate effects like breast sagging may be unavoidable in some cases. As time passes, breasts that were once perky and well-positioned on the chest contour can begin to lose elasticity, leading to sagging and drooping breasts. Since this is an incredibly common aesthetic concern and something that I am asked about frequently, I wanted to discuss breast sagging and if there is anything women can do to prevent it from occurring.

Like any other condition, preventing breast sagging before it occurs can often be a preferable option for patients rather than treating it after the fact. However, this is easier said than done. Although in some cases breast sagging may result from environmental factors like weight fluctuation, smoking, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, the truth is that breast sagging often occurs naturally over time. Breast sagging often results from a loss of skin laxity over time, gravity,

In the video below, I go into more detail on breast sagging and what women can do to potentially prevent it from occurring, including if exercise can help:

I perform breast lift surgery, which is specifically intended to help women who wish to correct breast sagging. During the procedure, I am able to surgically remove stretched, excess skin from the breast area, and lift the remaining tissue, to create a more youthful breast contour. The results are outstanding and often very long-lasting with the right post-surgical care.

Breast sagging can be frustrating, but I am proud to be able to offer my patients such an effective and dependable solution. This level of patient trust and satisfaction is part of why I have been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information on breast sagging or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can follow along with me on Facebook for additional cosmetic surgery videos, tips, news, and much more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Common Breast Lift Questions

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Dr.-Elliott-photoIf you have begun to notice sagging in your breasts, don’t feel bad. In fact, breast sagging is one of the most common aesthetic concerns for women. Although sagging is often associated with older women, the truth is that it can affect younger women too. Especially after they have experienced changes to their body associated with pregnancy or weight fluctuation. Thankfully, breast lift surgery is incredibly effective for treating breast sagging and providing perkier, younger-looking breasts that last. For more information on what a breast lift is capable of, I have answered a few common questions on the subject.

Question #1: Can a Breast Lift improve the shape of my breasts?

Yes it can. In addition to losing their firmness and positioning, breast sagging can also impact the shape of the breasts over time. Sagging breasts can sometimes appear flatter and longer, losing shapeliness as they begin to sag. During a breast lift, I make sure to reshape the lifted breast tissue to restore the patient’s breast shape.

Question #2: Can a Breast Lift correct downward facing nipples?

It can. It’s natural for the breast sagging and skin laxity to cause the nipples to face downward instead of straight ahead. Using a breast lift to remove this excess skin and reposition the breasts can help correct this issue and restore the nipple to a more normal placement.

Question #3: Will a Breast Lift reduce the size of my breasts?

Despite a common misconception, there is a difference between a breast lift and breast reduction surgery. While it’s true that the removal of stretched, excess skin that occurs during a breast lift will result in a modest decrease in breast size, this reduction is not comparable to the size reduction that occurs during a breast reduction.

For anyone who thinks that they might be a good candidate for a breast lift, the first step is meeting with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon for a pre-surgery consultation appointment. For more information on breast lift surgery or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can follow with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and much more.

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast Sagging

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast Sagging

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Droopy, sagging breasts likely don’t fit into any woman’s idea of her ideal appearance. Perky, young-looking breasts can begin to sag and hang low over time. It’s natural for the skin in the breast area to lose some of its elasticity, leading to saggy, sometimes misshapen, breasts. For many women, this may be unavoidable. Since this is such a common aesthetic concern for women, I receive a lot of questions from prospective patients about what (if anything) they can do to potentially prevent breast sagging. That’s why I wanted to take some time to get to the bottom of a few common misconceptions about breast sagging and if it can be avoided.

Finding the Truth in Common Myths About Breast SaggingMyth #1: Wearing a Bra Can Help Prevent Breast Sagging

This is false. There is no data that I am aware that has ever shown that wearing bras everyday can reduce breast sagging. Some women may believe that wearing a bra at in bed for additional nighttime support can help, this simply is not the case. The one exception to this is that many experts do recommend wearing a sports bra during exercise, as the constant pull of gravity that occurs due to movement and bouncing during exercise can potentially stretch the breast tissue and lead to sagging.

Myth #2: Breastfeeding Can Cause Breast Sagging

This too is wrong. A study published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal concluded definitively that breastfeeding will not increase a woman’s risk of experiencing breast sagging. This myth likely persists due to the fact that pregnancy itself is a common culprit for sagging breasts. During pregnancy, excess weight gained can cause skin and ligaments in the breasts to stretch, which can lead to breast sagging.

Myth #3: Certain Lifestyle Habits Can Accelerate Breast Sagging

This is true and actually not a myth at all. This includes smoking and behaviors that break down healthy collagen in the skin including suntanning or eating a nutrient-poor, high-fat diet. The sun’s UV rays can sap the collagen out of a person’s skin, reducing elasticity and leading to stretching and sagging. The same can be said for considerable weight fluctuation, so it’s important to maintain a healthy, stable bodyweight.

For women who experience breast sagging, regardless of the cause of this issue, the solution is typically breast lift surgery. During a breast lift, I am able to safely remove loose, excess skin and tighten the remaining breast tissue to provide perkier, better-positioned breasts. In my experience, women are typically extremely satisfied with the results of their breast lift. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.