Cadogan Clinic is a leading specialist cosmetic surgery clinic based in the heart of London. We’re home to the leading specialists in breast augmentation, liposuction, and a comprehensive range of face, breast and body treatments.
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Cadogan Clinic offers a full range of cosmetic breast surgery to help make the changes you want to your breasts under the guidance of the best surgeons in the UK.
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Saggy breasts are caused by the onset of age, childbirth and extreme changes in weight. With time youthful, perky breasts typically give way to saggier breasts.
Tagged: Body & Breast
Author: Mr. Bryan Mayou, MB ChB FRCS
Date: 21st December 2020
Saggy breasts are caused by the onset of age, childbirth and extreme changes in weight. With time youthful, perky breasts typically give way to saggier breasts.
The best solution for saggy breasts, and the restoration of more youthful perkier breasts, is via a breast mastopexy or breast uplift procedure.
Your saggy breasts are restored into more youthful, perky breasts over the cause of the procedure, with excess tissue excised and the breast mound repositioned.
The ageing process does continue beyond this, but you can expect your previously saggy breasts to remain youthful, perky breasts for a long time after surgery.
The main cause of saggy breasts, otherwise known as breast ptosis, is age. As we age our skin loses its natural elasticity which causes it to look saggy or wrinkled. This affects other areas of the body, not just the breasts. Smoking accelerates the ageing process, thus contributes to this sagging of the skin.
Women who have larger breasts may find they have a higher chance of sagging, purely because higher breast mass is more vulnerable to the effects of gravity.
Estrogen deficiency, collagen deficiency, menopause, overexposure to the sun, a high body mass index (BMI) and rapid weight loss followed by rapid weight gain can also play their part in causing the breasts to sag.
Although multiple pregnancies can cause ptosis, breastfeeding, contrary to popular belief, does not contribute to sagging breasts.
Founded in 2004 by world renowned plastic surgeon Mr Bryan Mayou, we now work with over 100 leading consultants and successfully treat over 20,000 patients each year. We have been winning industry awards since inception.
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Get in TouchThere is no set age that breasts start to sag. It depends upon a woman’s genetics, lifestyle choices and overall health. A 20-year-old could experience sagging while a 40-year-old woman may have perky breasts. Both are completely normal.
Pregnancy may also play a part.
There is no evidence to back up the idea that not wearing a bra causes the breasts to sag. However, it is recommended that a supportive sports bra is worn when exercising as one study suggested that breast motion from working out or playing sports can contribute to sagging and stretching.
Yes sagging breasts can be firm again following breast lift surgery.
Here at the Cadogan Clinic, we carry out four different types of breast lift surgery.
To find out which treatment would be best for you, please get in touch with our experts here at the Cadogan Clinic.
Words from our clients:
"I was extremely satisfied with the care and treatment I received at the Cadogan Clinic. My surgeon was friendly and informative and explained the procedure fully. My procedure went very well and with the excellent care of the nursing staff, I made a speedy and full recovery. Would recommend to anyone."Eva Berry
"At the beginning before the operation the nurse taking care of me made me feel so comfortable. The surgeon and anesthetist helped me feel so calm. Fantastic before and after treatment"Scarlett Elliott
“I was treated with care and provided with thorough knowledge about the procedure I was undertaking. My surgeon was very methodical (a perfectionist) and I felt I received A class treatment."Courtney O'Sullivan
"Outstanding experience from the first appointment to being discharged. Very professional, friendly and a fantastic outcome."Gemma Stevenson
"Reception staff very welcoming and efficient. Both nurses who I dealt with were fantastic, and the whole team (anaesthetist, surgeon etc) were friendly but professional, and really put my mind at ease. That I was able to stay later than I perhaps needed after my surgery to fit in with my husbands schedule was greatly appreciated."Emma Davies
While ageing is a natural part of life and your breasts are likely to sag a little with time, there are a few lifestyle changes you can make to minimise the appearance of sagging breasts. These changes with have a positive effect on all areas of your body, leading to a more youthful look overall.
It is very difficult to fix saggy breasts without surgery.
Unfortunately breast tissue cannot return to its previous firmness without surgery. However certain exercises, such as push ups, swimming and bench press, can tone up the muscle behind the breasts, which can improve their overall appearance. However anyone who chooses to try these methods should bear in mind that these will not produce immediate results. The results may only be modest.
Eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, staying hydrated and maintaining good posture can also help. By taking better overall care of your body, you can improve skin elasticity and strength. This in turn helps minimise the risk of sagging.
Pectoral muscle workouts can tone the muscle behind the breasts, resulting in a natural lift if done often enough. However there is no way to fix breasts that have already sagged without surgical intervention.
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Female breast size is determined by several factors, including genetics, body weight and hormonal influences.
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