How to prevent breast sagging
Jan 17, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
Choose undergarments according to chest size and shape, ensuring that the bra fully covers the breasts, the underwire fits the contour of the chest, and the shoulder straps are of moderate width, elastic, and able to distribute the weight of the breasts. Wear sports bras during exercise to reduce breast movement during physical activity. Consistently wearing properly-fitted bras over the long term may help prevent breast sagging to some extent.
Generally, breast sagging can be prevented by choosing appropriate undergarments, maintaining good posture, strengthening exercise, radiofrequency skin tightening, and breast lift surgery. If any abnormalities occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical consultation and treatment.
1. Choose Appropriate Undergarments
Select undergarments according to breast size and shape, ensuring that the bra fully covers the breasts, the underwire fits the contour of the chest, and the shoulder straps are of moderate width and elastic enough to support the weight of the breasts. Wear sports bras during exercise to reduce breast movement. Consistently wearing suitable undergarments for a prolonged period can help prevent breast sagging to some extent.
2. Maintain Good Posture
Slouching can cause the chest muscles to remain relaxed for extended periods, accelerating breast sagging. Whether standing or sitting, keep the spine straight, pull the shoulders back, and avoid hunching forward. Correct posture through simple posture-training exercises, such as standing with the back against a wall, keeping the head, shoulders, hips, and heels in contact with the wall. Practicing this for a few minutes daily can help maintain firm chest muscles and reduce the risk of sagging.
3. Strengthen Exercise
Exercising the pectoral muscles can provide better breast support and slow down sagging. Push-ups effectively work the pectoralis major muscle. Dumbbell fly exercises are also beneficial: lie flat on a workout bench, hold dumbbells in both hands, open them out to the sides and then bring them back together repeatedly. These exercises strengthen the chest muscles and improve breast firmness, requiring long-term regular practice.
4. Radiofrequency Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency skin tightening uses radiofrequency energy to stimulate collagen regeneration in the chest skin, enhancing skin elasticity and tightening the chest skin to prevent sagging. The general reference price for radiofrequency skin tightening is 1,000–4,000 yuan per session, with visible improvements typically seen within 1–3 months. Mild redness and swelling may occur after treatment but will subside quickly.
5. Breast Lift Surgery
Breast lift surgery involves removing excess skin tissue, repositioning the nipple and areola to a higher position, and tightening the breast tissue to achieve a lifting effect. The general reference price for breast lift surgery is 30,000–60,000 yuan per session, with visible improvements usually seen within 3–6 months. There are certain risks associated with the surgery, such as infection and hypertrophic scarring.
It is recommended to maintain proper care, follow a healthy diet, maintain regular sleep patterns, ensure adequate rest, and avoid strenuous activities in daily life to help maintain overall health.
