Conditions
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 my name is emma iv had 2 kids..but iv always had a big problem wiv my breasts theyve never been pert and i have really huge nipples. i cant bare to look at them, and never have let my partner of 8 years see them either.i just cant carry on living like this anymore but i cant afford to have it done privately..please help
Im 30 years old and have had 3 children which i breast fed all.I was a size 34b now i am a 34aa is this normal.
Hi, I am 34 and have two children, I breast fed both of them. My problem is that my breasts have gone from a 32DD to a 32C although I now need a full cup (very unattractive) bra or I spill out of it. When I get measured they say I'm a 30B but clearly am not when I try the bra on! I am so saggy that I am completely put off in the bedroom and cannot wear low cut tops as when I bend over my breasts look wrinkled. Also one breast is about a cup size smaller! I so need your help!
hi, im 17 years old and after my teenage pregnancy at the age of 15, my breasts have gone from a 36DD to a 34B and sag ALOT i also have alot of "spots" on my nipples,Is there any treatments or surgerys i can get on the nhs to help bring back my confidence
Hi, I'm 17 years old and my breasts are sagging like I have had 3 kids..Its been this way since I started growing breasts. Is this normal?? What can I do to change this???
About 10 yrs ago i had a double breast reduction (done on the NHS) going from 38FF to 38C.I wasn't 100% satisfied with the appearance because i thought that my nipples pointed upwards too much but the surgeon was happy with them so i learned to live with them – after all it was a small price to pay for the relief of having smaller more comfortable boobs.In recent years i've noticed that there is next to nothing on the top half of my breasts it seems to have all dropped and it seems that my nipples now sit on the top of my breast. I saw a lady with the same thing on one of your programmes and she had some form of treatment. Is it something you have to pay privately for?
Hi i am 15 years old and i have big breast for me age at least i think. I am a 38 dd. I would like to ask the question if this normal for a 15 years old. Also i do have saggy boobs witch makes me feel so unconfident about myself. It is not terribly noticable but i notice it. can you help ?
I am 23 and have had 2 children. My breasts have gone very flat and i can even see and feel wrinkles in them when i lie down. I can pull the skin on them and it doesnt hurt, im sure i have lost the whole sensitivity of my breasts. I am sure this is not normal. is it possible to get an enhancement on the NHS? I was a 34B before my first child, and im a 34C now, though many people comment i look like i have no breasts as they are so droopy!
hi,
my breasts are of size 36 and it has already sagged
i would like to uplift it please help me
i'm married having 3 yrs old kid and i am 26 years old.
hi im 22 and only have small boobs size 32b but i have had 2 kids and they sag they r just well out of shape i find it very embarrassin plus it makes it worse as im fat as well and only short i hate my self PLEASE HELP
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