Saggy breasts: how to tighten, prevent sagging breasts in women

Mastopexy is a popular surgical procedure that allows tighten sagging breasts. Women use it to bring back the beauty and attractiveness of breast forms. In this case, the bust does not have to be increased.

How do you know if your breasts are saggy?

Often, women believe that they need mastopexy if their breasts simply do not look firm and voluminous from all sides. In fact, this state is typical only for a young girl's bust. A normal chest is usually round only at the bottom and sloping at the top. Sagging is determined by the ratio of the nipple to the skin fold under the bust.

The loss of firmness and elasticity in a woman's breasts is called ptosis. This is not a diagnosis. The drooping of the bust is not a disease and does not require treatment. The operation to tighten it is allowed to be done at any stage of ptosis. It is believed that the earlier the corresponding procedure is carried out, the better. Then less surgical intervention is required.

It is recommended to carry out the operation if:

• the chest becomes flat, loses volume;
• nipples start to look down;
• the bust becomes empty;
• the areoles around the nipples expand significantly in size;
• the skin of the breast becomes flabby and loses its shape.

Normally, the mammary glands are located in the upper part of the chest. The situation may gradually change for various reasons. The bust sinks lower and lower. This is especially noticeable with age.

Reasons for sagging breasts

Sagging breasts, which today can be tightened with the help of surgery, lose their shape and attractiveness for various reasons. Numerous factors affect the size and condition of the bust. Among them, both external and internal are distinguished.

The main causes of sagging breasts:

Causes	Peculiarities
Age	Over the years, girls' breasts decrease, and also lose their shape - after all, the ligaments weaken, and the skin becomes flabby. In the dermis, the amount of elastin and collagen is reduced.
Dramatic weight loss	With a decrease in weight, kilograms go not only from problem areas, but also from the chest area. After losing weight, the skin often does not have time to contract following a reduced bust, which is why it sags.
Heredity	The shape and size of a woman's breasts often depends on genetics. In the same family, under different living conditions and attitudes towards their body, the appearance of the bust can turn out to be very similar with age.
Sharp fluctuations in hormones	Breast size and structure are strongly influenced by hormones. Especially estrogen and progesterone. Uncontrolled or too long intake of hormonal drugs, endocrine diseases, metabolic disorders can disrupt their normal ratio.
Pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding	During the period of gestation, the breast increases noticeably in size, and then returns to its previous state. But the skin often does not have time to recover. During lactation, if a woman chooses the wrong feeding position, then the baby can overly pull the nipple, move the breast down and contribute to its sagging.
Improper care	Proper breast care requires regular hygiene and the use of moisturizers / milk. Be sure to choose high quality underwear. The bra should fit perfectly and not pinch the breasts.
Sports without underwear	If a woman regularly runs and jumps during sports training, then be sure to use a special bra. Otherwise, when moving the bust up and down, thin skin and / or ligaments can stretch.

Another reason for sagging breasts can be physiological characteristics. So, very large and heavy breasts lose their shape faster even with proper care. The larger the bust, the more noticeable and stronger it sinks down. Sometimes the skin and ligaments are simply not able to withstand the large weight of the chest.

Changes in posture can also contribute to sagging breasts. If a woman constantly slouches or simply chooses a sedentary lifestyle for herself, then this leads to a shift in the center of gravity of the body. As a result, the spine is deformed, bent. The muscle corset is weakened and the chest sinks.

If the bust is simultaneously influenced by not one, but several reasons at once, then the sagging process will go even faster. It can be accelerated by wearing a bra all the time. It is believed that in this way the ligamentous apparatus becomes weaker and no longer withstands the natural physiological load. The bra does not preserve the beautiful shape of the breast, but accelerates the sagging - the ligaments weaken and sometimes even atrophy.

The degree of ptosis

Normally, the lower part of the bust does not cover the crease underneath (or only slightly in the case of curvaceous forms). The nipple then looks forward or up. It also sits above the fold.

If these ratios are violated, then we can already talk about ptosis. It occurs in 3 different grades. The presence of ptosis is indicated by the teardrop shape of the breast, its thinning in the upper part and loss of elasticity. And also - a small distance from the areola of the nipple to the fold at the base of the mammary glands.

1 degree of ptosis

The nipple descends to the level of the fold under the breast. It is in line with her. The lower part of the mammary gland covers the fold under the bust and even goes down below.

2 degree of ptosis

The nipple at this stage may still be under the lower pole of the breast. Sometimes it falls below the level of the crease under the bust, but remains above the lower contour of the chest.

Grade 3 ptosis

At this stage, the nipple most often looks down. The lower part of the chest is already losing its roundness. It can also be very lowered down.

Breast ptosis is normal and should not scare a woman. If the changes in the bust are of great concern to the girl, then she can correct the situation with the help of a surgical brace.

Who can and should not have a breast lift?

All women who have no serious contraindications are allowed to have a breast lift. But first, be sure to consult with an experienced surgeon and therapist.

It is strictly forbidden to carry out the procedure when:

• diabetes mellitus in severe form, when blood microcirculation is disturbed;
• hypotension with high numbers;
• serious diseases of the blood, respiratory or cardiovascular system;
• oncology, any active hepatitis;
• limited kidney function;
• mental illness.

It is also recommended to abandon the operation during the period of exacerbation of any disease, with inflammation, infectious and viral diseases. The procedure is postponed until complete recovery. It is undesirable to carry out the operation during menstrual bleeding, with a runny nose. If a woman is feeding a child, then before the facelift you will need to wait another 6-10 months after the completion of lactation.

If a woman has no contraindications, she can immediately carry out two operations together. This will be a lift with implant insertion. After all, 2 types of ptosis are most often combined - skin and glandular tissue. The mammary gland, dropping lower, stretches the skin with its weight.

A less common option is a combination of elastic elastic skin and glandular tissue that has lost its tone and decreased in size. In this case, you can restore the beauty of the bust by installing implants. No additional procedures are required.

The operation will be more complicated if ptosis of both skin and mammary gland is combined at once. Usually, in this case, there is already little glandular tissue left. Then the surgeon suggests combining a lift with implants. Otherwise, the volume of the gland itself will not be enough to form a beautiful magnificent bust.

A rare option is when there is enough glandular tissue to form a beautiful, spectacular breast. In this case, a woman can only limit herself to a bust lift. Implants are required only if the patient herself wants to increase the volume of her breasts.

Sometimes a woman immediately combines a bust lift and a reduction in its volume. Such an operation is popular among women with breasts larger than size 5.

Is a surgical breast lift dangerous, the pros and cons

Sagging breasts, which can be tightened by an experienced plastic surgeon, will look young and attractive again after a competently performed procedure. But it is important to know that this is not an easy long-term operation. In some cases, it leads to serious complications.

To deal with the most common unpleasant consequences, the table will help:

Possible complications after a breast lift	Peculiarities
Inflammation, suppuration	It is caused by infection. Washing with an antiseptic, puncture of the wound helps to cope with the problem. Antibiotics are often prescribed for patients with inflammation.
Chest pain	It can be of varying intensity and persist after surgery for a period of 5 to 20 days. The pain goes away on its own without any special treatment.
Swelling of tissues	Edema is always present after surgery. But with normal tissue healing, it should subside for the first 15 days. If this does not happen, additional treatment will be needed. Most often, the swelling lasts longer if the woman refuses special supportive clothes, starts exercise early, begins to sunbathe or go to the bathhouse before the permitted term.
Seroma	This is the accumulation of intercellular serous fluid in the breast tissue or around the implant. Because of this, the bust increases significantly in size. The liquid is removed by a specialist with a syringe. Drains can also be installed.
Necrosis	It can develop on the areoles or other areas of the skin. The cause of the problem is a violation of the blood supply in the treated area. Another option is adipose tissue necrosis. This complication often occurs when a breast lift is combined with breast reduction. The problem is accompanied by severe pain and high fever.
Divergence of the edges of the wound	Occurs when an infection enters the wound. After correction (using ointment dressings on wounds), the aesthetic result does not suffer in any way.
Decreased sensitivity of the nipple and surrounding skin	In general, this is normal after surgery. Sensitivity returns with time. But in some cases, it never fully recovers.

There is always the likelihood of gross scarring after a breast lift. The cause of their occurrence may be a woman's genetic predisposition to such a phenomenon or excessive tension of the skin at the edges of the wound.

If the operation is performed by an experienced skilled surgeon, then the likelihood of dangerous consequences is minimal. Therefore, it is so important to carefully choose an experienced professional and a clinic with excellent reviews.

Among the main advantages of the procedure are:

• excellent result - just one operation allows you to restore the attractiveness of the breast, perfect shape;
• painlessness of the process (usually the procedure is performed under general anesthesia);
• the ability to carry out the operation at different ages;
• a quick recovery process after the operation, if it was carried out correctly.

The operation has fewer drawbacks. First of all, it is a painful process of recovery after the procedure - unpleasant discomfort usually persists for 2 weeks. On average, the rehabilitation process for a patient takes 1.5-3 months. In addition, the operation does not provide a long-term guarantee for a perfect result.

After that, repeated ptosis is possible. Regardless of the chosen breast lift technique, it will continue to descend in the future. For example, a medium-sized bust will keep the result of the operation for 8-9 years. And a large one - for a maximum of 5 years.

Types of operations and their effectiveness

Sagging breasts can be tightened in different ways. Today there are several types of operations. The features, advantages and disadvantages of each are described later in the article.

Periareolar mastopexy

During the procedure, an incision is made along the outer edge of the nipple circumference. Experts call this option optimal due to the slight trauma to the breast tissue. But it is selected only with minimal ptosis.

During the operation, miniature incisions are made along the edge of the nipple. It is possible to correct the shape and size of the areola.

The procedure perfectly tightens the bust. No special complex preparation is required for it. There are no pronounced large scars after the operation, complications rarely occur. But noticeable folds may remain on the skin of the breast, which take a long time to smooth out.

Vertical mastopexy

This is a more traumatic method of surgery. But only he will allow you to cope with severe ptosis. In the process, an incision is first made around the nipple. Then it continues further - perpendicular to the crease under the breast. As a result, it is possible to effectively tighten the bust and move the areola higher.

This version of the operation allows you to change both the size and shape of the nipple. Breast tissue is minimally damaged in the process. The main disadvantage is a large vertical scar running down from the nipple, which remains after the operation. The technique allows you to cope with the omission of the chest of an average degree.

Anchor or T-shaped mastopexy

This type of surgery is used most often. The process creates 2 wide cuts in different directions - horizontally and vertically. This technique allows you to maximize the shape of the breast, completely eliminate prolapse.

This is the most traumatic technique. Also, its disadvantages include a high risk of complications, a long postoperative recovery period, and the likelihood of large scars.

Before any option of the procedure, a woman needs to pass a detailed blood test, make a cardiogram, undergo a fluorography procedure, and visit a therapist and gynecologist. On the eve of the operation, it is necessary to give up blood-thinning drugs. You cannot eat 3-4 hours before the procedure.

What determines the result of operations

The result of the operation depends primarily on the professionalism and experience of the surgeon. It is also influenced by the patient's state of health, her genetic data. The less pronounced the ptosis, the better the result will be achieved in the end.

How can you tighten your breasts without surgery

Sagging breasts, which can be tightened in different ways, can be corrected even without surgery. But they will not allow the same result as after mastopexy.

Stimulation by current

The procedure stimulates metabolism, rejuvenates cells. As a result, collagen and elastin are actively produced. Most often, the stimulation option is used, in which a current is applied to the muscles of the chest. We can say that this is active physical training, but a woman does not need to do any exercises.

Injections

For injections, hyaluronic acid or meso cocktails are chosen. Such substances make the bust more elastic. However, the procedure is not suitable for a serious tightening. It will not be enough to correct severe ptosis.

Laser correction

If the bust is small, then you can correct its size and shape using a laser. The problem area is treated with a special pulsating beam. This process has a positive effect on the overall condition of the mammary glands. As a result, they increase, the shape is corrected. To achieve the desired effect, you will need to undergo a course of at least 6 procedures. Each is repeated once every 15 days.

Lipomodeling

The procedure is a transfer of fat taken from other parts of the body into the breast area. It is quite complex and in its specifics is close to the operation. But it allows you to achieve significant results.

Threads and gels

When using threads and gels, you will also need to prepare for anesthesia. The selected product is injected under the skin with a special needle. If threads are taken, then they support the fabric for a long time. And gels gradually dissolve and release components that improve metabolism and blood flow in tissues.

How to tighten your breasts at home without consulting a specialist

Sagging breasts, which many women dream of tightening, can be corrected without even consulting a specialist. There are several ways to tighten your bust yourself.

Lingerie

Underwear allows you to visually change the shape and size of the breast. This will help special bras, silicone liners. Top push-up is especially popular among women. This is a bra that gives your breasts a beautiful, showy shape. If the clothes do not provide for the wearing of underwear, then a special plaster or stickers will help to correct the bust.

Exercises

Special exercises help to minimize sagging breasts. For example, performed with small dumbbells, push-ups, pull-ups. But the shape of the bust itself cannot be corrected in this way. After all, there are no muscles in the mammary glands.

Massage

With the help of massage, it is possible to tighten the chest painlessly and even with pleasant sensations.

Today, several of its types are known:

• aquamassage - performed with a stream of water at a comfortable temperature in circular movements (the pressure moves from the chest to the armpits), after the procedure, a corrective cream is applied;
• with oil or cream - the selected product is rubbed in the palms and applied to the problem area in circular movements (in the chest area, the hands are directed to the center, and under it - to the armpits);
• chinese massage - this procedure has been popular among women for several centuries in a row, in the process, the palms are pressed against the center of the chest and they perform intense rotational movements;
• vacuum massage - performed with a special massager using cream, oil (the procedure should last at least 15-17 minutes).

Masks

You can prepare your own breast lift masks from the available ingredients. They are often based on dairy products, clay, honey.

The most popular breast masks:

• a mixture of ½ tbsp. sour cream, eggs and 2.5 tbsp. l. olive oils;
• a mixture of 1 tbsp. l. cottage cheese with 2-3 drops of lemon juice, diluted with milk to the state of a thick gruel;
• a mixture of 1 tbsp. l. honey with 1 tbsp. white clay;
• a mixture of 2 chopped cabbage leaves and 2 drops of castor oil.

The resulting formulations are applied to the breast without affecting the nipple and the halos around it. The mask is left on for about a quarter of an hour, after which it is washed off with warm water.

How to prevent sagging breasts during pregnancy and hepatitis B, age-related changes

The following tips will help prevent sagging breasts:

• it is worth buying only high-quality underwear strictly in size, so that it does not press anywhere and does not overtighten;
• you cannot wear a bra all the time - you need to take it off as often as possible so that the skin and ligaments naturally support the bust and do not lose their elasticity;
• regular massage with a stream of water and cold baths have a positive effect on the shape of the breast (all this allows you to awaken skin cells and cope with stagnation);
• it is advisable to regularly moisturize the skin of the bust with quality products with a safe composition;
• it is important to monitor your posture, try to move more and not forget about physical activity.

A woman can tighten sagging breasts in different ways. The best result will be obtained with the operation of mastopexy. The main thing is to be performed by an experienced professional surgeon.

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