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After Breast Reduction Surgery Will my Breasts Fall Down?
Recurrence of breast sag or ptosis can happen after breast reduction. Things that increase the chances of this happening include breast feeding, weight gain and loss and poor tissue quality as well as time. Usually people get the benefit of a lift after a breast reduction that lasts more than a year but there are many factors. Seek advice from your surgeon to discuss your concerns.
Clinical Context
Breast sagging after reduction relates to the internal support tissue, not just skin. Cooper's ligaments and the breast's fibrous framework can stretch over time from gravity, weight changes, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. Skin also loses elasticity with age. Surgery removes excess volume and reshapes the breast, but it can't permanently reinforce these internal supports, so some stretching may recur years later depending on your body and lifestyle.
