This is a 21 year old female weight 150 height 5ft 1 in. Presents for breast lift. The patient has significant breast ptosis (sagging or droop) after 100 lbs weight loss. The underlying cause of breast ptosis is loss of elasticity on breast skin. Ptosis or sagging of the female breast is a natural consequence of aging. The rate at which a woman's breasts drop and the degree of ptosis depends on many factors. The key factors influencing breast ptosis over a woman's lifetime are cigarette smoking, her number of pregnancies, gravity, higher body mass index, larger bra cup size, and significant weight change.
(Aug 19, 2020)