Breasts issue

missmustard · Jun 9th, 2007, 01:04 AM

Hey guys!!

Sorry if this is a little gross... I started losing some pounds a while ago and just recently realised my breasts are sagging noticeably!! They've always been rather on the large side (34Ds), mind you, but never as drooping as they are now!

I work out 3 times a week (spinning), but would like recommendations on what to do to prevent them from sagging even more/perk them up a bit. I have one of those Pilates balls but don't know if there's exercises I could do with that for my problem.

Any advice greatly welcome.

mh21 · Jun 9th, 2007, 11:31 PM

Congrats on the weight loss but shame about your droopy ones. I think that's probably a side effect of loosing weight, isn't it. I really don't have much advice except make sure you wear a good quality bra when exercising to provide the support you need when exercising.

cfred · Jun 10th, 2007, 12:27 AM

You could probably do some exercises that strengthen your pectoral muscles but aside from a very good bra I don't know what else to suggest. If you are spinning at a gym you could ask a trainer for advice. Congrats on your weight loss and don't worry too much about the sag. I don't think others will judge you the way your are judging your own body. And like I said, a good bra will do wonders. Lift and separate!!

ProfNot · Jun 10th, 2007, 02:21 AM

Your body will always lose weight in the same order it gained it.

So if you breasts recently increased, they will decrease first.

No worries - all will stabilize and equalize after you have lost all excess weight.

Kudos to you for losing weight!!!

vbskull · Jun 10th, 2007, 06:37 AM

Something similar happened to me. I had 34d-34dd and I started working out 3x a week and my boobs shrunk a lot!!! I am currently a 34c (on the small side) and I think that my boobs are a lot more saggy than they used to be. I don't think there is any way to prevent it. BTW I am 21.

Glamorous_girl · Jun 10th, 2007, 09:15 PM

mine are only B but they are sagging more and more now since I have lost some weight. I wear good push up bras so they look great with clothes on but the problem is when a guy wants me to take it OFF lol. I have been seriously considering surgery...

missmustard · Jun 11th, 2007, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Glamorous_girl

mine are only B but they are sagging more and more now since I have lost some weight. I wear good push up bras so they look great with clothes on but the problem is when a guy wants me to take it OFF lol. I have been seriously considering surgery...

So have I. Not to increase the size but to firm them up. I wonder if there's a surgery of this kind that doesn't require implants. I haven't had any babies yet and would love to be able to breastfeed them when I do. And yeah, the bigger problem is being naked! LOL

Kimm992 · Jun 11th, 2007, 12:29 PM

You might want to look into a "breast lift". Doesn't increase the size but just lifts them up!!

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 11th, 2007, 10:01 PM

skin obviously isn't a muscle, so no amount of pectoral exercises will help the skin.
This happens to a lot of us after pregnancy.
I was always well endowed and just got bigger w/ each child.
After nursing three kids, I lost some brest tissue so I was obviously saggy.
I decided to get a lift as simply getting small implants wouldn't really fix the problem.
I knew a lift would further decrease my size so I got a full lift w/ implants.

missmustard · Jun 14th, 2007, 12:25 AM

Thanks for all the input!! I talked to my mum about this and she agreed to the lifting surgery after I reach my ideal weight.

Might have to talk to you later about it, Swanky! So you can tell me how that went.

Swanky Mama Of Three · Jun 14th, 2007, 12:32 AM

ask away when you need to, I wish more people were so willing to share experiences

Liberté · Jun 14th, 2007, 06:11 AM

If you're like more than 25 it's not very likely that the skin will be able to adapt to the new size for a while (or maybe ever), so implants is the only alternative I can think of. The sagging problem gets worse the older the weight looser is, sadly.

But, on the bright side, you have done really well loosing weight. ^_^ I think you should be happy!

Jun 9th, 2007, 01:04 AM	#1
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Breasts issue Hey guys!! Sorry if this is a little gross... I started losing some pounds a while ago and just recently realised my breasts are sagging noticeably!! They've always been rather on the large side (34Ds), mind you, but never as drooping as they are now! I work out 3 times a week (spinning), but would like recommendations on what to do to prevent them from sagging even more/perk them up a bit. I have one of those Pilates balls but don't know if there's exercises I could do with that for my problem. Any advice greatly welcome. __________________

Jun 9th, 2007, 11:31 PM	#2
mh21 Member Location: Texas	Re: Breasts issue Congrats on the weight loss but shame about your droopy ones. I think that's probably a side effect of loosing weight, isn't it. I really don't have much advice except make sure you wear a good quality bra when exercising to provide the support you need when exercising.

Jun 10th, 2007, 12:27 AM	#3
cfred not humored	Re: Breasts issue You could probably do some exercises that strengthen your pectoral muscles but aside from a very good bra I don't know what else to suggest. If you are spinning at a gym you could ask a trainer for advice. Congrats on your weight loss and don't worry too much about the sag. I don't think others will judge you the way your are judging your own body. And like I said, a good bra will do wonders. Lift and separate!!

Jun 10th, 2007, 02:21 AM	#4
ProfNot INFP	Re: Breasts issue Your body will always lose weight in the same order it gained it. So if you breasts recently increased, they will decrease first. No worries - all will stabilize and equalize after you have lost all excess weight. Kudos to you for losing weight!!!

Jun 10th, 2007, 06:37 AM	#5
vbskull Window Shopper Location: England	Re: Breasts issue Something similar happened to me. I had 34d-34dd and I started working out 3x a week and my boobs shrunk a lot!!! I am currently a 34c (on the small side) and I think that my boobs are a lot more saggy than they used to be. I don't think there is any way to prevent it. BTW I am 21. __________________ I LOVE MY BBAGS !!! Current Collection: 04 Black First 06 Emerald First 07 Black City LV Mono Speedy 25

Jun 10th, 2007, 09:15 PM	#6
Glamorous_girl LVOE Location: Tokyo, Japan & Hanover, PA	Re: Breasts issue mine are only B but they are sagging more and more now since I have lost some weight. I wear good push up bras so they look great with clothes on but the problem is when a guy wants me to take it OFF lol. I have been seriously considering surgery... __________________ Wish list (LV): Trunks and bags mini pochette Inclusion bracelet PM Grey-on it's way Speedy undecided Sunset boulevard amarante Lambskin Rivets Bag black

Jun 11th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#8
Kimm992 Member Location: Toronto, Canada	Re: Breasts issue You might want to look into a "breast lift". Doesn't increase the size but just lifts them up!! __________________ ~Kimmy~

Jun 11th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#9
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Breasts issue skin obviously isn't a muscle, so no amount of pectoral exercises will help the skin. This happens to a lot of us after pregnancy. I was always well endowed and just got bigger w/ each child. After nursing three kids, I lost some brest tissue so I was obviously saggy. I decided to get a lift as simply getting small implants wouldn't really fix the problem. I knew a lift would further decrease my size so I got a full lift w/ implants. __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jun 14th, 2007, 12:25 AM	#10
missmustard Prima Donna Assoluta Location: Monterrey, Mexico	Re: Breasts issue Thanks for all the input!! I talked to my mum about this and she agreed to the lifting surgery after I reach my ideal weight. Might have to talk to you later about it, Swanky! So you can tell me how that went. __________________

Jun 14th, 2007, 12:32 AM	#11
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: Breasts issue ask away when you need to, I wish more people were so willing to share experiences __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Jun 14th, 2007, 06:11 AM	#12
Liberté Member	Re: Breasts issue If you're like more than 25 it's not very likely that the skin will be able to adapt to the new size for a while (or maybe ever), so implants is the only alternative I can think of. The sagging problem gets worse the older the weight looser is, sadly. But, on the bright side, you have done really well loosing weight. ^_^ I think you should be happy! __________________