Sagging Breasts

Causes of Breast Sagging (Ptosis):

• Multiple pregnancies
• Breastfeeding
• Considerable weight loss
• Large, heavy breasts
• Decreased estrogen post-menopause

A “pencil test” can be used for determining whether you have breast sagging. A pencil is placed under the fold of your breasts (also known as the inframammary fold). If the pencil stays in place instead of falling when you release the breast, it is an indication that there is a degree of breast sagging, and a breast lift procedure can be considered. Note that while the pencil test is not a medically prescribed diagnostic tool, this would provide some insight into the possible need of a breast lift.

During your consultation at Veritas, our doctor determines your degree of ptosis by taking measurements such as the distance your nipple falls below the line of your inframammary crease. These measurements will determine if a non-surgical breast lift or mastopexy procedure would better suit your needs.

Fotona Intima Breast Lift is a non-invasive treatment that uses a combination of lasers that not only tightens skin around the breast, but also strengthens the deeper ligaments that could be overstretched post-breast feeding, or after large fluctuations in weight.

Compared to other methods of breast lifting such as surgical mastoepxy, an operation where excess breast skin is removed and the nipple and areola are repositioned to give tighter and fuller breasts, the results of laser breast lifting are less dramatic, but recovery time and a risks of incision scarring are not required.