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Are my Breast Sagging Enough That I Should Be Considering Getting a Breast Lift?
In our Tri-Valley practice in Dublin we perform breast lifts frequently. Timing for a breast lift is a complicated subject. Breast lifts correct "ptosis" which is another term for breast sag. Ptosis is measured by the position of your nipple in comparison to your breast fold (where your breast meets your chest wall). Typically nipples that are below the infra-mammary fold may be candidates for breast lift. You have some other issues to consider however - You're correct that age contributes to sag (suspensory ligaments that support the breast relax over time). Pregnancy and breast feeding can also contribute to breast sag as well. Finally you mention you're planning on losing weight - this can increase the amount your breasts sag. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon and consider events that may be in your near future (pregnancy and weight loss) to optimize a time to consider pursuing surgery.
Clinical Context
Breast sag is often graded by how far the nipple sits below the breast fold: mild, moderate, or severe. This grading helps a surgeon decide which lift technique fits best, since more severe sag may need a different incision pattern than mild sag. Because future pregnancy or significant weight change can alter breast shape again, many surgeons prefer to wait until those life events are behind you before finalizing surgical plans.
