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Embarrassing Question Monday: What can I do to perk up my breasts a little?

Asked by mambo (2749points) July 29th, 2013

I’ve lost 80 pounds since October 2012. I am young, but my breasts are not looking very perky lately. I used to be an F in cup size and they have shrunken down to a D.

Needless to say, I’m lookin’ a little saggy. blech, that word makes me nauseous.

Anyway, is there anything I can do to combat this before resorting to getting a breast lift? I would like to do this in the most natural way possible without having to go under the knife.

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LornaLove's avatar

Exercise can help make the skin appear smoother and some muscles do offer a little lift in that area if worked on. Probably not as much lift as you are expecting though. Breast tissue once stretched does seem to remain that way for the most part. Well fitting pretty bras can make a person feel better about their breasts and a good body image also helps. Saggy is not always bad, natural breasts are beautiful and admired even in their ‘saggy’ state.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Nothing that I know of, and believe me, I’ve searched. :D

RealEyesRealizeRealLies's avatar

Wow congrats on the weight loss! Bravo!

rojo's avatar

When they were F’s were they perky?

rojo's avatar

1/ Exercise – by strengthening the pectoris muscles underneath the breast tissue, breasts can look larger and more tone. Common exercises to achieve this effect include push-ups or drawing the arms repeatedly together to bring the palms of the hands together.

2/ Proper Bra Sizing – proper measurement of bra size is key in getting the support, lift, and comfort that can add size to your breasts. The time spent on being sized properly is well worth it.

3/ Make-Up – for enhancing your cleavage, consider applying a touch of shimmer or bronzer in between your cleavage to draw the eye to that area and visually add depth.

4/ Cup Enhancers or Silicone Bra Inserts – these cup enhancers can be purchased and applied with double-sided tape to fit snugly in your bra, undetected. Look for ones that are hypoallergenic if you have sensitive skin and are also sweat and waterproof.

5/ Push-Up Padded Bra – consider purchasing a push up bra with padding to achieve a larger appearing cup size and increased cleavage.

6/ Proper fitting shirts – tight fitting clothes do not enhance your bust line or breast appearance. Choose clothes that fit properly and don’t show too much cleavage.

7/ Tape or Moleskin – apply tape or moleskin across the lateral and bottom aspect of the breast to push them together and give them a lift.

8/ Hydration – any skin regimen has to include hydration. The recommended water intake for those with no restrictions includes six to eight glasses a day. This will help keep the skin over your breasts looking and feeling healthy and moisturized.

mambo's avatar

@rojo When they were F’s, the were big ol’ perky fun sacks. Now they look like droopy raisins.

By the way, EXCELLENT advice. Thanks!

rojo's avatar

I am sorry that this has happened. But I think that compared to the benefits of dropping 80 lbs. this is a relatively minor irritant. I realize that, as a male, and not one who has to live with it, I might be overstepping a few boundaries here but I think that as long as YOU can enjoy them when someone plays (is that the right word?) with them, then they are fine. Exercise and the right hardware might make you feel better but guys for the most part are pretty shallow and just go with the bigger is better mindset. I think the main thing is for you to enjoy them for what they are because guys will always go for a D or better.

_Whitetigress's avatar

Good job with the weight loss!

Victoria Secret makes a bra that helps with your issue. Maybe pushups will help tone? Also try American Apparel they make bras that push up breast as well.

WillWorkForChocolate's avatar

Look, @mambo, if you’re really that concerned, I will make a generous offer to hold them up for you. Just throwing that out there…

SpatzieLover's avatar

New Jersey Style: Wear two bras. No I’m not kidding. It will perk them up under your clothing a lot.

Exercise: Push ups. Try a variety for the best results.

Congrats on the weight loss! Try to focus on the positives as best you can.

livelaughlove21's avatar

I’m not sure I’ve ever seen large natural perky breasts. All the big ones I’ve seen have been pretty low, regardless of age. Gravity is a bitch.

I concur with the exercise suggestion. It won’t make a huge difference, but it’ll help. Cardio won’t lift them – you’d have you work out your chest, back, and shoulder muscles with heavy weights to see results. Tightening the entire area will help with posture as well.

mazingerz88's avatar

How saggy is saggy-? Understand it’s your perception that matters most but wondering as a guy here if maybe it looks just fine and you are concerned about what guys think about it. : )

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