Breast ptosis correction surgery for those worried about sagging breasts after childbirth

Hello. We are Mary Plastic Surgery Clinic, pursuing natural and beautiful changes.

We often say that the completion of fashion lies in the face and hairstyle.

However, when talking about beauty, it was also difficult to leave out body shape.

In particular, for women, the size and shape of the breasts can also change how the body shape appears.

Many people may worry about size, but in practice, there are many who are stressed by small, sagging breasts.

Because the breasts feel especially small and saggy, many people try methods such as breast massage and exercise.

However, since the breasts are mainly made up of fat, glandular tissue, collagen tissue, and so on, they are easily affected by aging, and sagging occurs mainly because the strength of the supporting ligaments weakens, so there was a limit to improving them with exercise alone.

Among these, some people especially experience sagging breasts after going through pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.

This condition of sagging breasts is called breast ptosis.

What is breast ptosis?

Breast ptosis, which refers to breasts sagging downward, can occur for various reasons.

A typical sign is that the nipples droop lower than the center of the breasts.

As breast ptosis worsens and both the breasts and nipples sag enough to interfere with body shape and daily life, improvement can be sought through breast ptosis correction surgery.

What are the symptoms of breast ptosis?

Breast ptosis can be broadly classified into grades 1 to 3, and corrective surgery for sagging breasts can also address symptoms such as pseudoptosis at the same time.

In a normal breast, if the nipple is located 4 to 5 cm above the inframammary fold, grade 1 means the nipple is within 1 cm of the inframammary fold.

Grade 2 means the nipple is within 1 to 3 cm of the inframammary fold, and grade 3 means it has dropped more than 3 cm.

For an easy self-check, if the breasts lift only when you raise both arms overhead in a "hurrah" pose and the inframammary fold becomes visible, it may indicate breast ptosis stage 1 or 2. If the breasts still cover the inframammary fold even after raising both arms overhead, stage 2 or 3 may be suspected.

In addition, pseudoptosis, in which the nipples are in a normal position but the glandular tissue has dropped lower, as well as unusual breast shapes and asymmetry, can also be improved through breast ptosis correction surgery.

Breast ptosis correction surgery, depending on the symptoms

Breast ptosis correction surgery can help not only those whose breasts have sagged and stretched after childbirth and breastfeeding, but also those who want to improve sagging breasts or increase breast volume and firmness regardless of size.

Such symptoms can also occur due to sudden weight changes, so improvement is also possible for those who have experienced a rapid loss of elasticity.

✅ Mild sagging → breast augmentation

If the nipple has dropped to within 1 cm of the inframammary fold, breast volume and sagging can be improved at the same time through implant insertion and breast augmentation.

Through consultation, the type of implant and the incision method can be selected, allowing for a stable result.

✅ Moderate sagging → breast ptosis correction surgery

If the nipple has dropped about 1 to 2 cm below the inframammary fold, a corrective method is performed to improve sagging without changing breast size.

Depending on the shape of the breast, an appropriate incision method is selected, and the key is to dissect the breast tissue into a cone shape and secure it closely to the chest wall using sutures, among other methods.

After that, the sagging skin is removed to fix the breast in a lifted position, and if additional volume is needed, implants can be inserted to add volume.

✅ Severe sagging → breast ptosis correction surgery + breast reduction

If the nipple has dropped more than 3 cm below the inframammary fold, breast ptosis correction surgery and breast reduction must be performed at the same time.

When the breast volume is too large, the loss of skin elasticity is severe, and a large amount of breast skin must be removed, the goal is to correct sagging while also adjusting the breast to an appropriate size and shape.

Where is a good place for breast ptosis correction surgery?

The breast ptosis surgery introduced today must be performed with a customized approach, taking the degree of sagging into account.

At our clinic, we aim to help improve the condition through a personalized surgical plan that considers physical factors and the condition of the breasts.

In addition, improving the drooping of the nipples and areolas is a key point in correcting the sagging when viewed from the front.

The procedure is characterized by restoring them to a normal position through corrective surgery.

Above all, we strive for highly satisfying results both functionally and aesthetically by reducing damage to the glandular tissue and preserving breastfeeding function and nerve sensation.

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