Breast Ptosis Correction: A Clear Overview of Causes, Diagnosis, and Surgical Methods

Breast sagging can occur for a variety of reasons, such as childbirth, aging, and weight changes.

It is a natural phenomenon. However, many people also experience a loss of confidence or inconvenience in daily life because of it. The way to improve sagging breasts varies depending on each person’s condition and the cause, so it is important to carefully diagnose the condition of your breasts and find the right method. In this article, we will provide a clear overview of the causes of sagging breasts, diagnosis, and various correction methods for breast sagging!

🤔 How much have my breasts sagged?

Breast sagging can be diagnosed based on the distance between the nipple position and the inframammary fold.

Depending on the degree of sagging, it is classified into stages to determine the appropriate improvement method.

Normal to mild Grade 1 sagging:

The nipple is at about the same height as the inframammary fold, or has only slightly dropped below it.

In this case, surgery may not be necessary, or correction may be possible with a simple procedure.

Grade 2 to Grade 3 severe sagging:

The nipple has dropped significantly below the inframammary fold. At this level of sagging, breast reduction, augmentation, or a breast lift may be necessary.

💧 Main causes of breast sagging and why improvement is needed

Breast sagging can occur due to a variety of causes. Main causes include childbirth and breastfeeding, decreased elasticity around the breasts due to aging, rapid weight changes, and loss of fat in the upper part of the breasts. In some cases, breasts may also be naturally sagging or asymmetrical.

Breast sagging is not just a cosmetic issue. Sagging breasts can lower a woman’s confidence,

and in severe cases, may cause stress or depression and affect daily life. Therefore, many people consider improving sagging breasts not only for physical discomfort but also for psychological reasons.

💡 What are the methods for breast ptosis correction?

The method used to improve sagging breasts is customized according to the cause of the sagging and the condition of the breasts. For example, breasts that have generally become shrunken due to aging may be corrected with a standard breast augmentation surgery using autologous fat or implants.

On the other hand, if the upper part of the breast lacks volume and appears saggy, correction is performed by restoring volume to the upper area with implants or fat grafting, and by gathering and fixing the glandular tissue. If the breasts are enlarged and sagging, combining breast reduction with a lift can increase the effectiveness of the correction.

🩺 What are the types of surgery and how are they performed?

The appropriate surgical method varies depending on the degree of breast sagging and the condition of the breasts. The surgical approach can be broadly divided into three types according to the incision site.

Periareolar incision:

Suitable when breast volume is small and the nipple does not need to be lifted much.

Because the incision line remains only around the areola, the advantage is that scars are barely visible and recovery is fast.

Vertical incision:

Performed when the breasts are wide from side to side or when the nipple position needs to be raised. A distinctive feature is that there is less incision line on the inframammary fold area.

Anchor incision:

A surgical method suitable for severe sagging when the breast volume is large and the nipple position needs to be raised significantly.

Although it may leave more scars than other methods, it is an effective way to reduce breast size and improve shape.

In this way, breast ptosis correction can be performed in various ways, taking into account each person’s characteristics and condition.

Finding the method that suits your own condition is the most important thing.

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