Ptotic Breast Correction
Numerous causes may induce breast ptosis, most commonly the sagging and atrophy of the breasts resulting from pregnancy or breastfeeding. In many cases, it also occurs due to excessive weight loss, hormonal imbalance, macromastia, or congenital loose structure of breast tissues. Corrective surgery needs to be chosen according to the severity of ptosis.
Breast ptosis, front image
Different grades of breast ptosis
Breast Ptosis Grade and the Corresponding Corrective Method
| Grade | Severity | Symptoms | Corrective Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mild | The nipples are located in the middle of the breasts or in the middle of the lower half but slightly higher than the inframammary fold. | Breast implant (augmentation mammoplasty) |
| 2 | Mild | The nipples are located in the lower one-third of the breasts but still above the inframammary fold and have begun to point downward. | Breast implants or areolar breast lift |
| 3 | Moderate | The nipples are located at the level of or lower than the inframammary fold, with a worsened sagging angle. | Breast implants + areolar breast lift (augmentation mastopexy) |
| 4 | Severe | The breasts have completely sagged. The nipples are located at the lowest possible position, more than 3 cm away from the inframammary fold | Breast reduction mastopexy |