Dr. Jung Ji Eun from Wonjin Plastic Surgery Hospital, Gangnam explains that “Sagging breast correction is performed either through areola or vertical incision depending on the severity of the condition. Lax skin and mammary glands are removed, but in case of minor breast ptosis, implant insertion alone can improve the condition.”

Breasts lose its elasticity as women go through pregnancy, delivery and aging. This is because the elastic fibers of breast tissues cannot tolerate the weight of the breasts, and eventually sag down.

Breast lift surgery is different from breast augmentation, and it surgery methods also vary depending on the level of breast ptosis. Therefore, it is important to have a detailed consultation with the surgeon to accurately analyze the breast size and severity of the sagginess and select the right surgery method. 

Sagging breasts are determined based on how low the nipples are located from the inframammary fold. Usually, normal breasts have nipples that are located 4~5 cm above the inframammary fold but if it’s below this, breast lift surgery is required.

Sagging breast correction is performed either through areola or vertical incision depending on the severity of the condition. Lax skin and mammary glands are removed, but in case of minor breast ptosis, implant insertion alone can improve the condition. 

However, if the breast augmentation is performed without a proper correction of the breast ptosis, there is a big possibility that the upper breasts can unnaturally protrude or result to rippling, so the patient must plan the surgery based on a precise pre-op examination.

Since breast lift is a demanding surgery compared to breast augmentation, it is important to select a hospital that has a doctor with abundant clinical experiences, systematic post-surgery care and safety measures for a satisfactory outcome.