Under reasonable circumstances, especially in young women, the nipple is positioned horizontally above the inframammary fold, and if it falls below it, this is known as breast ptosis. The more severe the sagging, the lower it will fall.
I. Causes
When women reach a certain age, they will have a certain degree of breast sagging. Some young friends will also have different degrees of breast sagging. For example.
Second, breast sagging caused by breastfeeding
Generally after breastfeeding stops, because the hormone level decreases, the alveolar ducts, glands and fatty tissue will atrophy, while the skin and supporting tissue are correspondingly more, so it will cause breast sagging.
Women’s breast sagging after lactation, the degree of sagging and pregnancy, the number of breastfeeding, mainly because after lactation, women’s breasts in the glandular alveoli atrophy, the original interstitial fibrous connective tissue due to the end of pregnancy and lactation by milk filling and extension, elongation, this situation after the cessation of lactation, fibrous connective tissue retraction is incomplete, relatively longer, so that the breast will be loose and sagging.
Third, weight loss caused by breast sagging
Is too fast weight loss, resulting in fatty tissue and skin sagging in the breast. Mostly seen in young and middle-aged women.
Fourth, the elderly breast sagging
After people get older, all kinds of functions have declined, endocrine function also declined. Sagging breasts in the elderly, the skin, supporting tissue, fat and glands are obviously degraded, atrophy, so the breast performance is hollow sac-like sagging.
V. Types
1.Breast sagging gradation.
Mild sagging: the lower pole of the breast exceeds 1-2cm of the inframammary fold
Moderate sagging: the lower pole of the breast exceeds 2-3cm of the inframammary fold
Severe sagging: the lower pole of the breast exceeds 4-10cm of the inframammary fold
Extra-severe sagging: the lower pole of the breast exceeds the lower breast fold by more than 10cm
2, the appearance of breast sagging form generally has three kinds: fusiform breast sagging, triangular scarf breast sagging and cow horn breast sagging.
(1) Fusiform breast ptosis is a breast ptosis characterized by shortening of the transverse meridian diameter at the base of the breast. The rounded coronal surface at the base of the breast is smaller than the coronal surface at the distal end of the breast, resembling a spindle, hence the name spindle breast ptosis. This type of breast ptosis is caused by herniation of the breast tissue into the areola area subcutaneously and is often combined with large areola syndrome. It is mostly seen in young and middle-aged women after breastfeeding.
(2) Triangular scarf breast ptosis is a flattening of the breast, like a triangular scarf hanging on the chest wall, hence the name. The coronal surface of the base of the breast is long and oval, the longitudinal diameter of the breast is larger than the transverse diameter, and there is no obvious herniation of the breast tissue to the subcutaneous area of the areola. It is mostly seen in middle-aged and older women, especially in postmenopausal women.
(3) The coronal surface of the base of the breast and the distal coronal surface of the breast are basically equal, or the distal end is slightly smaller, the longitudinal diameter of the breast is longer, the nipple is located in the lower line of the breast, the appearance of a bull’s horn, relatively more fiber and fatty tissue in the breast, less breast tissue, the breast feels denser, the skin is more elastic, this kind of breast ptosis is mostly seen in young women.
Sixth, the prevention of breast sagging
1, to prevent the breast from being hit, squeezed: breast is the most important part of a woman’s body needs to be carefully cared for, so do not let it fall into danger at will.
2, choose the right corset: “Be sure to wear underwear at the right time, which has a very good effect on lifting the breast.” . It is also recommended that the size of the underwear should be based on the shape of the breast. The full cup is suitable to fully surround the breast, it can tighten the spread or loose breast, suitable for women with full or loose breasts; half cup can directly support the lower part of the breast, the vertical chest strap can be high chest line, so that the breast is full with a spherical feeling, more suitable for women with sagging breasts; side cup can push the breast from both sides to the middle, so that both breasts are full, suitable for women with flared or flat breasts; 3/4 cup is Suitable for women with full but sagging breasts. In addition, I would like to remind you that you should wear sports underwear when you exercise. Otherwise, the chest will involuntarily swing significantly, so that the elastic fiber tissue in the breast is permanently injured, such as its own large chest will accelerate the speed of sagging breasts. Especially when running, jumping rope to pay special attention.
3, pay attention to sleep position: especially not lying down to sleep, it is best to take the supine position.
4, eat more high-protein food: fat and collagen is the main component of the breast. Therefore, you should ensure the intake of high-protein food to supply sufficient nutrition to your breasts, as well as to maintain balanced hormone levels, so that your breasts can be full and firm.
5, avoid stimulating the breasts with hot water, not to mention long time soaking in hot water: otherwise it will scald the skin surface of the cuticle, so that the skin is getting dry, so that the soft tissues of the breasts are getting saggy. The water temperature in the shower is about 27 degrees is appropriate. In addition, do not use direct water to rinse the ligaments of the two shoulder areas, so as not to destroy their lifting effect on the breasts. You can rinse your chest from the bottom up with a spray nozzle, which can have the effect of making your chest firm and lifted.
6, massage breast: every day to take the supine position with the left hand to support the bottom of the left breast, while using the right palm and the left hand relative force, the direction of the nipple force to push to 20 to 30 times, and then use the same method to push the right breast. Do some inverted three-dimensional position appropriately, or often do some head bottom exercise action.
In addition, after breastfeeding women should pay more attention to prevent breast sagging. In addition to the above measures to protect the breasts, first of all, breastfeeding should wear a bra, otherwise too much weight will cause breast sagging; secondly, pay attention to the breastfeeding posture. The two breasts should be fed alternately to keep the size of both breasts symmetrical and to ensure that the breasts are firm and craggy. Finally, do not over diet to lose weight. After a period of time, women’s weight will naturally return to normal and their breasts will shrink, so there is no need to rush.
For women who have sagging breasts, some small actions to expand the chest can also help restore the beauty of the breast. For example, after sitting for an hour or two, stand up, arms spread, do chest expansion activities; sitting, the upper body should be basically straight, chest off the desk 10 cm, so that the chest and back muscle tension balance, etc.. As for breast augmentation surgery or breast lift surgery, be sure to follow medical advice, otherwise it is likely to lay a hidden health hazard. As for breast enhancement creams or oils, although they claim to have the effect of lifting the breasts, there is no factual basis so far, so you should be extra cautious.