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7 Home Remedies for Firming Sagging Breasts

August 30, 2022
6 min read
By Sarita Sanke, MD | Dermatology

In this article:

  • Home Remedies for Saggy Breasts
  • Sagging Breasts: Causes and Risk Factors  
  • Symptoms of Saggy Breasts
  • Treatment for Saggy Breasts
  • Diagnosis of Sagging Breasts
  • Most-Asked Questions About Sagging Breasts
  • Final Word

Sagging breasts are a fairly common condition that affects quite a number of women. This condition can be caused by several factors including weight gain, weight loss, and age. The good thing is there are natural remedies you can try to make your breasts firmer. (1)

home remedies to firm sagging breasts

Home Remedies for Saggy Breasts

Here are some home remedies for sagging breasts:

1. Apply hops extract

applying hops extract can help tighten sagging skin

Humulus lupulus L., also known as hops, is a useful remedy for skin tightening, firming, and reducing stretch marks. You can apply hops extract on your breasts to make them firm.

How to use:

  • Apply hops creams and ointments directly to your breast.
  • Alternatively, you can mix hops extract with a carrier oil, and apply the mixture to your breast. (2) (Note: This might cause itching on sensitive skin.)

2. Use a sausage tree-based ointment

In some African populations, women grind the fruit of the sausage tree (Kigelia africana), which is then spread on the breast to improve its firmness. This is a traditional African remedy for sagging breasts.

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The fruits of the sausage tree contain saponosides, which can help increase skin firmness.

How to use:

You can rub kigelia ointment directly on the breast. (Always perform a patch test before use.)

3. Wild yam + fenugreek can help

using wild ham and fenugreek can help tighten sagging breasts

Wild yam (Dioscorea villosa) is a medicinal plant native to North America. It contains a compound called diosgenin, which can help in reducing breast sagging. (2)(3)

How to use:

  • Wild yam ointments, creams, and supplements are now available for use.
  • Alternatively, you can make a paste of wild yam and fenugreek and apply the mixture to your breasts.

4. Wear a properly fitting bra

Wearing a properly fitting bra is by far the best way to reduce breast sagging. Sports bras are also a great way to keep your breasts in shape and decrease the pain associated with exercise. (4)(5)

5. Perform chest exercises

Many fitness experts recommend chest exercises for women. Upper body exercises that help you lose fat and gain muscle are beneficial for women with sagging breasts.

Chin-ups, barbell bench presses, etc., can give you a firmer chest area. (6)

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6. Follow a healthy diet

Following unhealthy diets consisting of foods filled with excessive saturated fat can be a factor for sagging breasts. These include dairy products, white chocolate, and oily or greasy food.

Excessive consumption of these foods during adolescence may be linked to sagging breasts later in life. Hence, it is important to reduce saturated fat and increase unsaturated fat such as fish in your diet. (7)

​7. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol

stop smoking and alcohol usage to help prevent sagging breasts

Tobacco and alcohol consumption can be factors for sagging breasts. If you smoke or drink excessively, it is best to quit. (8)(9)

Sagging Breasts: Causes and Risk Factors  

The following factors may put you at risk of developing drooping or sagging breasts:

  • Hormonal issues
  • Weight gain or obesity
  • Smoking and drinking
  • Pregnancy (in rare cases)
  • Aging
  • Menopause (9)

Symptoms of Saggy Breasts

Symptoms of sagging breasts include:

  • Drooping breasts with nipples pointing downward
  • Breast soreness, especially during exercise or physical activity, in some women

Treatment for Saggy Breasts

treatment for sagging breasts

Sagging breasts are common and generally do not require any medical treatment except for cosmetic purposes. (1) Finding the correct bra size for you and wearing it regularly is the best way to treat sagging breasts.

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There are other natural remedies and simple exercises listed below that you can try to reduce the condition. (8)

There are also surgical procedures carried out by plastic surgeons that can help you achieve the desired look for your breasts. These are known as breast lifting surgeries. (4)

Diagnosis of Sagging Breasts

Your doctor may ask you about your medical history, family medical history, and symptoms before making a diagnosis. (5)

Most-Asked Questions About Sagging Breasts

What are the factors that are not responsible for sagging breasts?

Breastfeeding, pregnancy, and lack of exercise are not significant reasons for sagging breasts.

Can sagging breasts be firm again?

Yes. Sagging breasts can be made firm again by trying the methods given above. If they do not seem to work even after a few months, you can also opt for breast lift surgery.

Final Word

Sagging breasts are a common condition and can be caused by a variety of reasons. The remedies in this article are a few scientifically proven methods that can help you achieve firmer breasts.

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However, these methods require a lot of time and patience to work and may not give you very prominent results.

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