SAGGY BREASTS
Understanding Breast Ptosis: Saggy Breasts
The natural outcome of ageing, along with hormonal fluctuations and life events such as pregnancy or weight changes, leads to saggy breasts, which are medically known as breast ptosis. Although it is a prevalent condition, it can result in apprehensions regarding the fit of clothing, body image, and confidence.
At Rasa Derm, we provide both surgical and non-surgical solutions to elevate, firm, and reshape sagging breasts, thereby restoring your confidence and comfort in your body.
The breast tissue descends from its natural position as a result of the epidermis losing elasticity. This results in sagging breasts. The extent of sagging varies between minimal drooping and extreme sagging that places the nipple below the breast crease.
It is not a medical concern; rather, it is a cosmetic concern that can be effectively addressed.
Breast ptosis, or sagging breasts, is a natural consequence of a variety of lifestyle and physical changes. The primary causes are examined in detail below:
The ageing process reduces the body’s production of collagen and elastin proteins, which maintain skin strength and elasticity. The breast-supporting structures known as Cooper’s ligaments experience deterioration throughout the years. The combination of natural breast tissue sagging with firmness loss occurs due to these alterations. Age-related glandular tissue reduction in the breasts results in fat tissue formation that lacks structural elements.
2. Breastfeeding And Pregnancy
The breasts expand during pregnancy because of hormonal changes while the body prepares for milk production. Both the epidermis and supporting tissues extend when the body undergoes this process. After lactation ends, the milk-producing glands return to their normal size, yet the stretched skin and ligaments maintain their elongated state, which produces a sagging appearance.
The number of pregnancies and breast size fluctuations, along with breastfeeding decisions, lead some women to develop greater sagging.
3. Variations In Weight
Significant weight fluctuations, both when a person gains weight and loses it, affect breast structure in a major way. The increase in body fat causes the epidermis to extend because the breasts expand in size. The stretched skin usually fails to contract back to its original state when weight drops rapidly, thus producing a saggy appearance. The process becomes more severe due to weight gain followed by weight loss repetitions, which is commonly known as yo-yo dieting.
Genetic factors have an impact on:
- Elasticity of the skin.
- Breast size and proportion.
- Tensile strength of connective tissues.
- The process by which your organism ages.
The susceptibility to early or more noticeable ptosis is increased when someone has naturally larger breasts, which are heavier, or when sagging occurs in their family.
Properly fitted and supportive bras need to be worn throughout daily activities and during pregnancy and exercise. The combination of gravity and time-dependent movements causes excessive stretching of breast ligaments and epidermis unless adequate support is provided, especially for larger breasts. High-impact exercises done without sports bras cause excessive breast movement that weakens tissue structure over time.
The following lifestyle elements contribute to breast sagging:
- Smoking: Skin ageing accelerates due to reduced blood flow to the epidermis and elastin breakdown.
- Sun Exposure: The epidermis quality decreases because of UV rays, which cause skin firmness to fade.
- Poor posture: Slouching over time affects breast positioning, which may produce sagging effects or worsen sagging as time passes.
- The skin suffers alongside tissue restoration when nutritional deficiencies and dehydration persist.
- Dissatisfaction with breast shape or contour.
- The breast tissue becomes difficult to handle because of the improper bra size.
- Weight loss or pregnancy causes breast tissue to shrink.
- When breasts face down or display uneven size.
- Sagging breasts require specific treatments that you should explore at our centre.
- Lift and firm your droopy breasts with our risk-free treatment options.
Treatments For Saggy Breasts
Explore our safe and effective options to lift and firm sagging breasts:
Radiofrequency Breast Tightening (Forma or RF Devices)
Radiofrequency (RF) technology stimulates collagen production by gently heating.
- Session Duration: 30-45 minutes
- Sessions Required: 4–6 sessions
- Gaps Between Sessions: Once every 1–2 weeks
- Results: Visible lift in 6–8 weeks
Dermal Fillers or Fat Transfer (for volume loss)
In cases where sagging is due to loss of volume, subtle enhancement.
- Session Duration: 60-90 minutes
- Sessions Required: 1–2 sessions
- Gaps Between Sessions: 4–6 weeks
- Results In : Gradual volume restoration over 4–6 weeks
Chemical Peels (Pigment Correction Peels)
Medical-grade peels exfoliate the upper layers of skin to remove pigment buildup.
- Session Duration: 20–30 minutes
- Sessions Required: 3–5 sessions
- Gaps Between Sessions: 2–3 weeks
- Results In : Brighter skin, Improved clarity
Vampire Facial
Advanced growth factors micro needling for active acne and texture improvement.
- Session Duration: 45–60 minutes
- Sessions Required: 3–4 sessions
- Gaps Between Sessions: 4–6 weeks
- Results In : Firmer, Youthful Skin
