Breast (chest) sagging is a deformity in the breasts that women encounter after a certain age. Breast sagging occurs when the flexible structure of the breast tissue deteriorates for various reasons and the tissues that support the shape of the breast weaken. Breast aesthetics is very important for women. Due to this sagging in the breast structure, many women have aesthetic concerns and sometimes this situation turns into psychological problems. Although breast sagging is a serious source of concern, today this problem is easily solved with surgical methods.
What causes droopy chest? What are main reasons for sagging breast?
Breast sagging is a problem that every woman encounters over the years. This situation, which is disturbing for women, is actually a natural process. There are internal tissues that protect the structure of women’s breasts: These are fatty tissue and connective tissue. Therefore, there is no muscle tissue in the chest structure and there is no exercise to support this area. However, it may be possible to know the causes of breast sagging and take some precautions accordingly. We can list the causes of breast sagging as follows:
- Aging: We mentioned above that the breast consists of fat and connective tissue. As women get older, the elasticity of their connective tissues decreases. In other words, the tension of the breast decreases.
- Hormonal change: Change in hormone structure causes breast sagging. Sagging breasts accelerates especially during menopause, when hormonal changes are intense.
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy and breastfeeding after birth negatively affect the breast structure. Breasts that develop during pregnancy and become tense with milk production may experience some deformity after breastfeeding.
- Gravity: Although we are not very aware of it, it is a fact that the gravitational force that we are inevitably exposed to has an effect on the breasts. In this case, it is also possible that women with large breasts are more exposed to this gravity and their breasts sag more.
- Lack of proper support of the breasts: Breast sagging may occur when the breasts are not supported by bras with appropriate support structures. Breast sagging can be slowed down by using a bra with appropriate support structure and appropriate body size.
- Smoking and alcohol use: Numerous harmful substances and alcohol found in cigarettes can cause premature aging, causing the breasts to sag earlier.
- Sun effect: Excessive exposure to sunlight can cause breast sagging. Ultraviolet rays damage the skin and also cause the skin and of course the breasts to lose elasticity.
- Weight gain or loss: Gaining weight means increasing fat stores in our body. Breasts with dense fatty tissue enlarge due to weight gain. Rapid weight gain and loss makes it difficult to maintain the breast structure and sagging occurs.
- Sedentary lifestyle: A sedentary life away from sports and exercise causes the metabolism to slow down. Accordingly, the skin structure loses its tension and may cause breast sagging.
What is the surgery to reduce breast sagging?
The surgical procedure known as breast sagging surgery can actually be described as breast lift surgery. Breast lift surgery, also known as breast sagging surgery, is performed in our clinic in Istanbul. However, in case of breast sagging problems, combined breast reduction, breast augmentation or breast lift with prosthesis surgeries are also preferred, if necessary.
Where can I have Breast Lifting Surgery performed in Istanbul?
Breast lift surgeries provide an effective solution against breast sagging. You can make an appointment with Op. Dr. Şerif Yavuz Clinic, one of the best Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialists in Istanbul, to learn the necessary surgical procedures suitable for you against breast sagging. In order to determine the surgical procedure suitable for your condition, a preliminary examination and general health status assessment should be performed. You can have breast sagging surgery at our world-class clinic in Istanbul. You can contact us for more detailed information and appointment.