Large breasts, like small breasts, often stem from the genes you inherited. Sometimes outside factors, such as weight gain, also can make breasts plump up. If you're concerned about the heft of your breasts, breast reduction surgery may be an option. Sagging Breasts Other breast woes involve sagging. You may notice with age that your breasts become more and more droopy.
Some women can hold a pencil underneath their breasts because of their sag.
The wear and tear of time makes breast skin stretch and supporting muscles turn flabby. Bouncing during high impact activities, such as step aerobics, can accelerate this process. In addition, as you age your fat and breast tissue volume decrease, making the breasts sag. Weight loss and breastfeeding also can cause tissue to degenerate, leading to sagging. If you're concerned that your breasts sag too much, breast-lift surgery may be an option.