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Breasts are covered with a layer of fat, and when the fat shrinks, the breasts can sag.  But at your age, some of the skin’s elastic tissue might snap back - if you don’t regain the weight.  To make your breasts appear perkier, maintain good posture and wear a bra that fits correctly.  You can also do exercises to build the chest muscles that support the breasts as demonstrated by the Guide to Exercise at About.com.  As a last resort, some women opt for breast-lift surgery with areola repositioning.