The forces of gravity and age will eventually cause human tissue to sag, it will happen to the face, and it will also happen to breasts that have larger mass and weight. Most women will eventually experience the increase and decrease of breast size due to pregnancy, making breasts even more prompt to sagging. If these situations are unavoidable, how can you improve breasts that have already started to sag?
Sagging breasts are influenced by many factors, such as an improper pregnancy recovery, suddenly losing too much weight, or naturally oversized breasts…etc. Anyone with a cup size larger then a“B”will eventually face the problem of their breast sagging later on in their lifetime. Normally the degree of sagging is categorized into 3 different groups, depending on the horizontal distance between the nipple and the lower edge of the chest:

First degree (slightly) sagging breasts:
If the positions of the nipples are low or facing down, but still above the lower edge of the chest

Second degree (intermediate) sagging breasts:
If the positions of the nipples are almost at the same level and 50% of the breast are below the lower edge of the chest.

Third degree (severe) sagging breasts:
The nipples and the majority of the breasts are beneath the lower edge of the chest.

You can look in a mirror and according to the simple rules above determine if you already have sagging breasts.

As for treatments, it is not necessary to undergo corrective surgery for slightly sagging breasts; their condition can be maintained by doing exercises that work breast muscles and wearing supportive bras. I am afraid intermediate and severely sagging breasts can only get help from corrective surgery. Currently there are several surgical methods to correct these problems:

1. Breast Implant Surgery:
Sagging breasts can not only be improved by the support of an implant, breast size can also be increased. This is a very suitable treatment for slight saggy breasts or for atrophic breasts caused by child bearing. The majority of patients can achieve satisfying results through this procedure.

2. Breast Lifting Surgery:
Breast lifting surgery must be performed to improve breasts that are severely sagging. Depending on the degree of sagging, the surgery methods will vary, but most will leave a small visible scar on the breasts. The periareolar incision (nipple incision), which is the most accepted method among Asian woman, has less scaring, and can at the same time reduce the size of the areola. But this method cannot be used to treat severely sagging breasts; therefore, it must be used in combination with breast implants for the best results.

3. Breast Reduction and Lifting Surgery:
Breast reduction surgery and repositioning of the nipples are necessary to lift breasts that are saggy due to oversize to the desirable position. The surgery methods depend on the reduction size, but scaring is generally more visible. Most females will not use this surgery method unless their breasts are large to a point that it is unbearable.
Aside from the above mentioned surgical methods, currently there are no non-surgical ways available to treat the problem of sagging breasts. In the past there have been trials where Thermage was used to lift breasts. However the treatment results varied since each individual has different breast weight, and different skin types. In addition, if excess energy is applied, it may cause calcification of the breasts, so generally Thermage is not used as a treatment method. There are also current methods still in the research and experimental stages that will not be described here.

Regular maintenance is very important because breasts like other body organs will show signs of aging. Staying away from drinking, staying up nights, choosing proper bras, exercising breast muscles, breast massages, external skin care, and paying special attention to weight during pregnancy and after breast feeding, can generally help prevent sagging breasts. If your sagging breasts are affecting your self confidence, maybe you should give yourself the chance to feel young and beautiful again by consulting with a physician!