3 unhealthy habits that are making your breasts sag

Talk about bringing the girls down.Although breast sagging is a natural part of aging, many women turn to old-fashioned push-up bras or more surgical techniques like a breast lift.And while you can’t beat Father Time or gravity, there are some unhealthy habits that can speed up the process.Breast lifts are the fourth most common surgical procedure, with more than 153,000 procedures in 2024, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ annual report.And while going under the knife does give a boost, it can’t undo the natural process of losing collagen and elasticity as we age, according to one expert.“Breast sagging, or ptosis, occurs as we age primarily because our connective tissue is no longer as strong as it was when we were younger,” Dr.Rachel Ford, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Renuance Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa, told The Post.Ford explained the ligaments within the breasts — called Cooper’s ligaments — also weaken and lengthen with age.While we see changes throughout the entire body as we age, our breasts are especially prone to sagging because of their position, pointing outward from the body.But there are myths around what makes breasts head towards a downward trajectory, including breastfeeding.“In reality, it is usually pregnancy itself that contributes to these changes,” Ford explained.She added that hormonal changes, fluctuations in breast size and postpartum involution can all lead to sagging, regardless of whether or not a woman breastfeeds.“Some of the changes that happen to our breasts over time are inevitable and will occur no matter what we do,” Ford said.However, she also added that there are some modifiable factors that are easy to avoid.Gaining or losing large amounts of weight can also play a role in the appearance of your breasts, though.“Larger breasts are heavier and naturally sit lower on the chest wall,” Ford said.

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