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Sagging Breasts

Sagging breasts

For many years women have believed that breast-feeding their ‘bundle of joy’ has cruelly robbed them of their once buoyant breasts. One second they’re there – in all their full, gravity-defying glory – and then after much suckling and several disarming toothless smiles, they’re gone! However, myth-busting US scientists have revealed that, while ageing, smoking, and getting pregnant in the first place, can lead to sagging breasts (or breast ptosis), nine months of breastfeeding a baby will not add to the droop. Smoking breaks down a protein in the skin called elastin, which makes skin look young and supports the breast, and pregnancy has negative effects that increase with each child. Even jogging or exercising without a proper sports bra can lead to sagging, with the uncontrolled movement of the breasts straining fragile tissues and ligaments. But whatever the reason for the things heading south, operations such as a mastopexy (breast uplift) can put some bounce back in your life – but always seek advice from your GP.

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Hi. Im a 36 year old male with a constant skin condition that persists no matter what. I have tried all the creams, lotions, pills and therapies and have ended up back at square one. I keep a healthy diet, water and exercise but the damn problem keeps erupting. Its mostly worst on my chest back and neck, with outbreaks at times on my face, arms and legs. My confidence is shot and as a single guy, haven't the guts to look at a girl never mind chat or ask her out. Most of the time, my poor skin would be covered but i know the problem is there and that frustrates me. Its usually red spots, some which erupt with pus, with others black and white heads. Please help me make 2012 the year, my skin problem can finally be sorted for good. Yours sincerly, Down The Dumps.





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I'm 16 and have size 36 GG breasts, I'm a little overweight and know that I'm big for my age. I'm really embrasses that my breasts are saggy and horrible, my boyfriend says he love them but i don't, is there anything I can do?





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I'm 21, I have a 2yo son who I breastfed. Before him I was a b cup and whilst pregnant I was a d. I have huge stretchmarks and saggy breasts, I don't seem to have very much fat either I can feel my ribs through my breasts. My partner doesn't mind them but I hate them, bra's don't fit me properly and if I wear a push up bra I have flabby skin that rolls up and over the cup. Is there any natural ways to get them back to normal? I am only 47kg i've been told putting weight on will but i've always had problems putting weight on.





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Hi I'm 15 and my breasts are really saggy and my nipple is never sticking out its just smooth surface, what should I do? It makes me very paranoid and I'm embarrassed to show my breasts to anyone.





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oh my gosh... i am 15 too and i have this exact problem! My boobs are droopy not perky and my nipple isnt "erect" just flat

Wow im 16 and i have the same problem

Hi i am 15 and 1 off my breasts are lower and bigger then the other i would love to go up a few cup sizes but i dont like the way they look :(





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Hi there! If theres 1 bit of advice i would give its DON'T EVER HAVE SURGERY ON YOUR BOOBS!!! A friend did last year and DEEPLY REGRETS it. I am 29 and i too have silly saggy boobs, but i also have a great supportive boyfriend who taught me to accept myself as i am - AND THATS WHAT EVERY GIRL ON HERE NEEDS! Yes, there are still times when i look at me naked in the mirror and don't know whether to laugh or cry! And yes, i still feel a bit silly when i'm with my boyfriend, lying on my back and i have to stop my silly boobs from rolling into my armpits! But these are MY issues - so my advice girls is LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU ARE!!! Chances are your fella always has.





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I completely agree with Gemma, surgery should be avoided. I too have a friend who had 'em "done". Although she is happy with the way they look, one of them feels very 'tight' (her words) and it is driving her mad. She has been back to the surgeon many times but to no avail. Makes you wonder how many women out there are suffering in silence... Is it worth it?

I have implants and my breasts look like pancakes





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Hi I'm 22 and have horrible breasts. I put on slot of weight when pregnant and after pregnancy resulting to a size 20 and being over 15 stone. I've lost over 5 stone and I'm now a size 12. As you can imagine my breast are awful it's just skin. Any advise? Can't afford any surgery x





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Im 14 and have 36GG breasts. My back gets really sore sometimes and i have to sit down! Im only 14 so i cant have surgery, its really getting my down because there all people talk about! please help:(





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Hi i'm 17 years old and i'm a 36 F. My boobs are very saggy and its very much visible. Like Jess, when i lie down on my back they separate from each other. There very loose and i have no confidence whatsover. Is there any solution to my problem? Surgery is too expensive and i cannot afford it.





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Im 19 years old, 34F too, I have always struggled with my breasts being saggy and suffer from low confidence from them and they are all i can see, I've found the only really thing you can do is have a good bra that is properally fitted and has underwire and fully supports you. My boobs started to firm up abit more than they do when i always wear unsupporting bras. Hope this helps =)

Also the same thing happen with me, when i lie down they go flat as a pancake in front and go all the way to the side. I've been an F since i was 16. With confidence it takes time but i have gotten mildly more comfortable with them and feel better about myself than i did at 16-17. try doing something that will make you realise how beautiful you are, i know girls that would kill to have my size, but i'd do the same to have theirs. everyone wants what they cant have hun. take care.





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