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Re: Sagging Breasts - F/U question to Dr. von Almen

From: Anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 20 May 2000 19:53:57 -0500 (CDT)


At Sat, 20 May 2000, William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG wrote: >
>At Sat, 20 May 2000, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Is it normal for a 32 year old woman's breasts (never had children) to
>>sag so badly that when she lays on her back they completely fall into
>>her arm pits?
>
>Anonymous
>This is a very difficult question to answer.
>Lots depends on your size, your breast size, loss of weight, gain of
>weight, family history, amount of breast tissue as compared to fat.
>I have a lot of patients, never been pregnant, that are very voluptous.
>They can really fill out a sweater, but when they are supine, their
>breast tissue will behave as you have described. I hope this helps.
>
>--
>William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
>Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
>Private Practice
>New Orleans, La.
>

Dr. von Almen:

I am a 38D and I have recently lost 80 pounds. I find this to be extremely unattractive, and I was wondering how common it is in larger breasted women. Also, is there anything I can do about it besides surgery? Thank you.






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