Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Blog | Dr. Linderman

Breasts are, like faces, very dynamic. They start to grow when a girl enters puberty, which is variable and dependent on genetics and nutrition, and for some women, breasts don't complete their growth until the women are in their thirties.

For other women, especially those with large breasts, some sagging is already evident by this age. These women should take care, wear supportive garments, and consider a breast reduction or breast lift.

In addition, breasts are very susceptible to life events. Pregnancy and nursing can cause breasts to swell and shrink, leaving them sagging. The most significant cause of sagging other than weight and gravity, is smoking. Women who smoke tend to lose elasticity in their skin, and this in turn contributes to the sagging of breasts. These women might profit from a lift combined with a breast augmentation, since the implant can provide structural support for the breasts. Women are advised to quit smoking before having their surgery as smoking can not only diminish the effectiveness of the operation, but slow healing and increase the risk of complications.

Dr. Linderman has decades of experience working with the effects of aging and can give personalized recommendations to you based on the effects age has had specifically on your body. Contact us today to set up your initial consultation