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BREAST DETAILS
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1. Breast
Anatomy
2. Breast
Composition
3. Breast
Development
4. Breast
Size, Appearance
5. How
Breast Enhancement Products Work?
6.
The
Effects of Hormones On Breast Tissues
7. Factors
that Affect the Breast
8. Breast
Sagging And Different Shapes
9.
Breast
Facts
10.
Myths
About Breast
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ANATOMY
The
breast is a mound of glandular, fatty and fibrous tissue
located over the pectoralis muscles of the chest wall
and attached to these muscles by fibrous strands
(Cooper's ligaments). The breast itself has no muscle
tissue, which is why exercises will not build up the
breasts. A layer of fat surrounds the breast glands and
extends throughout the breast. This fatty tissue gives
the breast a soft consistency and gentle, flowing
contour. The actual breast is composed of fat, glands
with the capacity for milk production when stimulated by
special hormones, blood vessels, milk ducts to transfer
the milk from the glands to the nipples and sensory
nerves that give feeling to the breast. These nerves
extend upward from the muscle layer through the breast
and are highly sensitive, especially in the regions of
the nipple and areola, which accounts for the sexual
responsiveness of some women's breasts.
Because
the breast is made up of tissues with different
textures, it may not have a smooth surface and often
feels lumpy. This irregularity is especially noticeable
when a woman is thin and has little breast fat to soften
the contours; it becomes less obvious after menopause,
when the cyclic changes and endocrine stimulation of the
breast have ceased and the glandular tissue softens.
Estrogen supplements after menopause can cause continued
lumpiness. The breast glands drain into a collecting
system of ducts that go to the base of the nipple. The
ducts then extend through the nipple and open on its
outer surface. In addition to serving as a channel for
milk, these ducts are often the source of breast
problems
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The
ducts end in the nipple, (which projects from the
surface of the breast), and are a conduit for the milk
secreted by the glands and suckled by a baby during
breast-feeding. There is considerable variation in
women's nipples. In some, the nipple is constantly
erect; in others, it only becomes erect when stimulated
by cold, physical contact or sexual activity. Still
other women have inverted nipples.
Surrounding
the nipple is a slightly raised circle of pigmented skin
called the areola. The nipple and areola contain
specialized muscle fibers that make the nipple erect and
give the areola its firm texture. The areola also
contains Montgomery's glands, which may appear as small,
raised lumps on the surface of the areola. These glands
lubricate the areola and are not symptoms of an abnormal
condition.
Beneath
the breast is a large muscle, the pectoralis major,
which assists in arm movement; the breast rests on this
muscle. Originating on the chest wall, the pectoralis
major extends from deep under the breast to attach to
the upper arm. It also helps form the axillary fold,
created where the arm and chest wall meet. The axilla
(armpit) is the depression behind this fold.
Each
woman's breasts are shaped differently. Individual
breast appearance is influenced by the volume of a
woman's breast tissue and fat, her age, a history of
previous pregnancies and lactation, her heredity, the
quality and elasticity of her breast skin and the
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consists of:
1. Cooper's Ligament:
a strong ligamentous band extending upward and backward
from the base of Gimbernat's ligament along the
iliopectineal line to which it is attached -- called also ligament
of Cooper.
2. pectoralis major: a larger chest muscle that
arises from the clavicle, the sternum, the cartilages of
most or all of the ribs, and the aponeurosis of the
external oblique muscle and is inserted by a strong flat
tendon into the posterior bicipital ridge of the humerus.
3. pectoralis minor: a smaller chest muscle
that lies beneath the larger, arises from the third,
fourth, and fifth ribs, and is inserted by a flat tendon
into the coracoid process of the scapula.
4. connective tissue: a tissue of mesodermal
origin rich in intercellular substance or interlacing
processes with little tendency for the cells to come
together in sheets or masses ; specifically :
connective tissue of stellate or spindle-shaped cells with
interlacing processes that pervades, supports, and binds
together other tissues and forms ligaments and tendons.
5. blood vessels: any of the vessels through which
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6.
ribs: any of the paired curved bony or partly cartilaginous
rods that stiffen the lateral walls of the body of most
vertebrates and protect the viscera, that occur in mammals
exclusively or almost exclusively in the thoracic region, and
that in humans normally include 12 pairs of which all are
articulated with the spinal column at the dorsal end and the
first 10 are connected also at the ventral end with the sternum
by costal cartilages.
7. subcutaneous fat: fat cells being, living, used, or
made under the skin.
8. infra-mammary crease: infra- meaning below,
mammary meaning breast. The fold or crease under the breast
where the breast lobe meets the torso.
9. breast fat: fatty tissue found above the glandular
tissue of the breast. The breast is mostly made up
of lobules, milk ducts, fat, and glandular tissue.
10. ducts: a bodily tube or vessel especially when
carrying the secretion of a gland, specifically breast milk.
esp. lactiferous ducts, milk ducts
11. glandular tissue: of, relating to, or involving
glands, gland cells, or their products; specifically breast milk
production. esp. lobules
12. nipple: the protuberance of a mammary gland upon
which in the female the lactiferous ducts open and from which
milk is drawn
13. lobules: The glandular part of the breast where
milk is produced
14. breast envelope: the skin which surrounds the
structure of the breast.
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BREAST
COMPOSITION
The
breast is a mass of glandular, fatty, and fibrous
tissues positioned over the pectoral muscles of the
chest wall and attached to the chest wall by fibrous
strands called Cooper’s ligaments. A layer of fatty
tissue surrounds the breast glands and extends
throughout the breast. The fatty tissue gives the breast
a soft consistency.
The
glandular tissues of the breast house the lobules (milk
producing glands at the ends of the lobes) and the ducts
(milk passages). Toward the nipple, each duct widens to
form a sac (ampulla). During lactation, the bulbs on the
ends of the lobules produce milk. Once milk is produced,
it is transferred through the ducts to the nipple.
The
breast is composed of:
- milk
glands (lobules) that produce milk
- ducts
that transport milk from the milk glands (lobules)
to the nipple
- nipple
- areola
(pink or brown pigmented region surrounding the
nipple)
- connective
(fibrous) tissue that surrounds the lobules and
ducts
- fat
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BREAST
DEVELOPMENT
Though breast growth is not visible until puberty, breast
development begins very early in the embryo and can be discerned
within just a few weeks of conception. Interestingly, the
earliest stages are identical in male and female fetuses, so
many men could develop fully functioning breasts given the right
hormonal conditions
After birth the breast has only two phases of development; the
first at puberty with the outpouring of the hormones oestrogen
and progesterone; the second during pregnancy and lactation,
when the milk-producing lobules become larger
If puberty is stunted or if a woman remains childless, her
breasts will not fully develop. The first stage of breast
development begins in the embryo at about six weeks, with a
thickening in the skin called the mammary ridge or milk line
By
the time the fetus is six months old, this extends from the
armpit to the groin, but it soon dies back, leaving two breast
buds on the upper half oft he chest. Occasionally, rudimentary
mammary glands develop along the milk line forming additional
nipples or breasts that sometimes persist into adult life. More
rarely, the two breast buds fade away with the rest of the milk
line, so that the nipples are absent from birth
Because the initial development of the milk line is the same in
male and female fetuses, this development can appear in the male
and the female.
When a female fetus is about six months old, 15 - 20 solid
columns of cells grow inward from each breast bud. Each column
becomes a separate "sweat" or exocrine gland. With
it’s own separate duct leading to the nipple
By the eighth month of fetal development, these columns of cells
have become hollow so that, by birth, a nipple and a rudimentary
milk-duct system have formed. No further development takes place
until puberty
The first external signs of breast development appear at the age
of 10 or 11 - though it can be as late as 14 years. The ovaries
start to secrete estrogen leading to an accumulation of fat in
the connective tissue that causes the breast to enlarge. The
duct system also begins to develop, but only to the point of
forming cellular knobs at the end of the ducts
As far as we know the mechanism that secretes milk doesn’t
develop until pregnancy. Although the breast may appear fully
grown within a few years of puberty, strictly speaking, their
development is not complete until they have fulfilled their
biological function - that is, until the woman carries a
pregnancy to term and breast-feeds her baby, when they will
undergo further changes
MATURITY OF THE BREASTS
Once a young woman reaches puberty, and ovulation and the
menstrual cycle begins, the breasts start to mature, forming
real secretory glands at the ends of the milk ducts. Initially
these glands are very primitive and may consist of only one or
two layers of cells surrounded by a base membrane.
Between this membrane and the glandular cells are cells of
another type, called myo-epithelial cells, these cells are the
ones that contract and squeeze milk from the gland if pregnancy
occurs and milk production takes place .
With further growth, the lobes of the glands become separated
from one another by dense connective tissue and fat deposits.
This tissue is easily stretched. This is where the natural
enlargement formula comes in and allows the enlargement that
normally occurs during pregnancy when the glandular elements
swell and grow
The duct system grows considerably after conception and many
more glands and lobules are formed. This causes the breast to
increase in size as it matures to fulfill its role of providing
food for the baby
FEMALE CHANGES
Most
women notice that just before menstruation their breasts enlarge
and their nipples become sensitive and even painful. The texture
of the breasts change and they become rather lumpy, with small
discrete swellings that resemble orange pips in both texture and
size. These lumps are glands in the breast which enlarge in
preparation for pregnancy.
If
pregnancy doesn’t occur, breasts return to their normal size
and the glands become imperceptible to touch within a few days,
ready for re-growth the next month. These changes in the breast
are only one part of many changes that occur in the female body
as the result of the monthly ebb and flow of the female hormones
estrogen and progesterone .
AGING OF THE BREASTS
As we get older, our breasts tend to sag and flatten; the larger
the breasts, the more they sag. With the menopause there is a
reduction in stimulation by the hormone oestrogen to all tissues
of the body, including breast tissue; this results in a
reduction in the glandular tissue of the breasts. So they loose
their earlier fullness.
Regular exercise would have however prevented or slowed down the
ageing process. Much of the connective tissue in the breast is
composed of a fibrous protein called collagen, which needs
oestrogen to keep it healthy. Without oestrogen, it becomes
dehydrated and inelastic. Once the collagen has lost its shape
and stretchability it "was" believed that it could not
return to its former state or condition.
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STAGES
- BREAST DEVELOPMENT
Human
breast tissue begins to develop in the sixth week of fetal life.
Breast tissue initially develops along the lines of the armpits
and extends to the groin (this is called the milk ridge). By the
ninth week of fetal life, it regresses (goes back) to the chest
area, leaving two breast buds on the upper half of the chest. In
females, columns of cells grow inward from each breast bud,
becoming separate sweat glands with ducts leading to the nipple.
Both male and female infants have very small breasts and
actually experience some nipple discharge during the first few
days after birth.
Female
breasts do not begin growing until puberty—the period in life
when the body undergoes a variety of changes to prepare for
reproduction. Puberty usually begins for women around age 10 or
11. After pubic hair begins to grow, the breasts will begin
responding to hormonal changes in the body. Specifically, the
production of two hormones, estrogen and progesterone, signal
the development of the glandular breast tissue.. During this
time, fat and fibrous breast tissue becomes more elastic. The
breast ducts begin to grow and this growth continues until
menstruation begins (typically one to two years after breast
development has begun). Menstruation prepares the breasts and
ovaries for potential pregnancy.
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Before
puberty
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Early
puberty
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Late
puberty
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the
breast is flat except for the nipple that sticks out
from the chest
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the
areola becomes a prominent bud; breasts begin to fill
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glandular
tissue and fat increase in the breast, and areola
becomes flat
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Female
Breast Developmental Stages
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Stage
1
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(Preadolescent)
only the tip of the nipple is raised
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Stage
2
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buds
appear, breast and nipple raised, and the areola (dark
area of skin that surrounds the nipple) enlarges
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Stage
3
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breasts
are slightly larger with glandular breast tissue
present
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Stage
4
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the
areola and nipple become raised and form a second
mound above the rest of the breast
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Stage
5
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mature
adult breast; the breast becomes rounded and only the
nipple is raised
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FIVE
STAGES OF BREAST DEVELOPMENT
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Breasts
during childhood.
The breasts are flat and show no signs of
development.
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Breast
bud stage.
Milk ducts and fat tissue form a small mound.
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Breast continue to grow.
Breast become rounder and fuller.
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Nipple
and areola form separate small mound.
Not all girls go through this stage.
Some skip stage 4 and go directly to stage 5.
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Breast
growth enters finial stage.
Adult breast is full and round shaped.
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BREAST
SIZE, APPEARANCE, AND CHANGES OVER TIME
The
size and shape of women’s breasts varies considerably. Some
women have a large amount of breast tissue, and therefore, have
large breasts. Other women have a smaller amount of tissue with
little breast fat.
Factors that
may influence a woman’s breast size include:
- Volume of
breast tissue
- Family
history
- Age
- Weight
loss or gain
- History of
pregnancies and lactation
- Thickness
and elasticity of the breast skin
- Degree of
hormonal influences on the breast (particularly estrogen and
progesterone)
- Menopause
A
woman’s breasts are rarely balanced (symmetrical). Usually,
one breast is slightly larger or smaller, higher or lower, or
shaped differently than the other. The size and characteristics
of the nipple also vary greater from one woman to another. In
some women, the nipples are constantly erect. In others, they
will only become erect when stimulated by cold or touch. Some
women also have inverted (turned in) nipples. Inverted nipples
are not a cause for concern unless the condition is a new
change. Since there are hair follicles around the nipple, hair
on the breast is not uncommon.
The
nipple can be flat, round, or cylindrical in shape. The color of
the nipple is determined by the thinness and pigmentation of its
skin. The nipple and areola (pigmented region surrounding the
nipple) contain specialized muscle fibers that respond to
stimulation to make the nipple erect. The areola also houses the
Montgomery’s gland that may appear as tiny, raised bumps on
the surface of the areola. The Montgomery’s gland helps
lubricate the areola. When the nipple is stimulated, the muscle
fibers will contract, the areola will pucker, and the nipples
become hard.
Breast
shape and appearance undergo a number of changes as a woman
ages. In young women, the breast skin stretches and expands as
the breasts grow, creating a rounded appearance. Young women
tend to have denser breasts (more glandular tissue) than older
women.
During
each menstrual cycle, breast tissue tends to swell from changes
in the body’s levels of estrogen and progesterone. The milk
glands and ducts enlarge, and in turn, the breasts retain water.
During menstruation, breasts may temporarily feel swollen,
painful, tender, or lumpy.
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breast is responsive to a complex interplay of hormones
that cause the breast tissue to develop, enlarge and
produce milk. The three major hormones affecting the
breast are estrogen, progesterone and prolactin, which
cause glandular tissue in both the breast and uterus to
change during a woman's menstrual cycle. Because of
reduced hormonal levels, the breasts are less full for 1
to 2 weeks after menstrual flow; therefore, it may be
easier to detect breast lumps during this time.
Reduction of hormonal levels is also responsible for the
breast's return to its pre-pregnant state after
breast-feeding is concluded.
Breast
shape and appearance change as a woman ages. In the
young woman the breast skin is stretched and expanded by
the developing breasts. The breast in the adolescent is
usually hemispherical, rounded and equally full in all
areas. As a woman gets older, the topside of the breast
tissue settles to a lower position, the skin stretches
and the shape of the breast changes. After menopause,
with the decrease of hormonal activity, the composition
of the breast changes; the amount of glandular tissue
decreases and fat and ductal tissue become the
predominant components of the breast. Reduction in
glandular volume can result in further looseness of the
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BREAST
ENHANCEMENT : GROWTH MECHANISM |
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Before
one can fully understand how a breast enhancement or
breast enlargement product works, one must have a
limited amount of knowledge of what causes a female body
to develop breasts in the first place.
Scientific research has concluded that breast tissue
growth occurs as a result of the effects of estrogen,
progesterone, prolacin, prostaglandins, and human growth
hormone. It is important that all of these hormones
be present in the body in the proper balance for normal
breast tissue development.
During
childhood, estrogens are secreted in small quantities.
Following puberty however, the quantity of estrogens
secreted under the influence of the pituitary hormones (FHS,
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At
this time sexual organs change from those of a child to
that of an adult. The external genitalia enlarge.
Estrogens effect on the breast causes fat deposition,
development of the stromal tissues of the breast and
growth of an extensive ductile system. Along with
estrogen, progesterone and prolactin are secreted in
higher quantities from the ovaries after puberty. These
two hormones are responsible for growth of the lobules
and alveoli of the breast determining growth and
function of these structures.
Progesterone
promotes development of the lobules and alveoli of the
breasts causing the alveolar cells to proliferate to
enlarge and to become secretory in nature. However,
progesterone does not cause
the alveoli to secrete milk unless
stimulated by prolactin from the pituitary. Progesterone
cause the breasts to swell partially due to changes in
the lobules and alveoli, but also partly from increased
fluid retention in sub-cutaneous tissues.
Scientists
have proven that stimulating the estrogen receptors in
the breast with estrogen or estrogen like substance (phytoestrogens)
can actually increase the size of the female breast as
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SUMMERY
The estrogen
initiate growth of the breast and are responsible for the
characteristic external appearance of the mature female breast.
In
females where the ovaries don't produce sufficient amounts of
estrogen and progesterone under developed breasts may occur. As
females age, the ovaries slowly begin to produce less hormones,
resulting in sagging smaller breasts. Scientific evidence shows
that additional estrogen and progesterone may enhance breast
growth.
Phytohormones
are estrogen like compound. Phyto-estrogens can share some of
the same biological activities with oestrogens produced in the
body. Although Phyto-estrogens are much weaker than the body’s
own naturally occurring (or endogenous) estrogens, estrogen-like
effects are apparent after the consumption of Phyto-estrogens in
many, if not all, of the oestrogen-receptive tissues in the
body.
FACTORS
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Although
the breasts of non-pregnant women are generally
considered inactive, they undergo cyclic changes
associated with normal ovulation. Many women experience
a premenstrual increase in breast size and density. Many
women also feel breast tenderness in relation to these
changes. This slight engorgement is probably due to
tissue edema (holding water in the tissue). Older women
who have fibrotic lumps may experience an increase in
pain, usually along the perimeter of the breast mass.
The volume and density changes are thought to be
resultant of the changing levels of estrogens and
progesterone during the menstrual cycle.
Hormone
therapy, such as birth contraceptives, can also
influence breast density. A constant inrush of estrogens
and progestins can simulate premenstrual breast changes,
often making the breasts tender. During menopause the
changes in gonadotropins, estrogens and progesterone
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Without
hormone replacement therapy, the number and size of the
glandular elements decrease and the volume of the breast becomes
smaller. Likewise, there is a loss of contour due to the
decrease in structure.
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pregnancy, the numerous changes in the breast induce
gradual increases in weight and size as it produces and
stores milk. The lactating breast is continually
changing density, and the sensitive nipple is extremely
vulnerable to chaffing by fabric rubbing. Therefore,
pregnant and lactating women are highly encouraged to
wear appropriate supportive bras while participating in
physical activities.
As we
have seen, the lack of internal anatomical support of
the breast structures requires some type of external
support. Excessive movement of the breasts during
physical exercise may increase this need for some women
because of the structural changes during pregnancy and
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BREAST
SAGGING (PTOSIS)
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women’s breasts lose their perk with age and extremely
large-breasted women will be affected earlier and to a
certain degree. But the reasons aren’t related to
ligaments or even strictly dependent on breast size.
Much more important are inherited characteristics such
as skin elasticity and breast density which reflects the
ratio of lightweight fat to heavier glands.
There
is the tendency for older women to show sagging of the
breasts. The sagging is caused by partial deterioration
of the glandular tissues that produce firmness of the
breasts and some stretching of the tissues connecting
the breasts to their muscles. Measures may be taken
earlier in life that may prevent, or at least reduce,
sagging later in life. They include wearing supportive
brassieres during pregnancy, breast feeding, and
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Breast
sagging occurs for several different reasons - multiple
pregnancies, breast feeding, rapid weight loss, genetics,
gravity and age.
Just
as all body tissues are susceptible to the effects of gravity
over time, the breast, because it is an external organ and not
protected from external forces, also undergoes changes over
time. The connective tissues supporting the breast are always
under constant stretch due to the effects of gravity on the
weight of the breast, this effect eventually causes the
relaxation of these supporting ligaments creating the sagging
effect. Breast feeding is another contributor to breast sagging
because of the expansion and contraction of the breast tissue
over months of breast feeding eventually results in drooping
breast changes in susceptible women. Other women may be prone to
ptosis because of changes in weight, genetics or multiple
pregnancies.
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Another
reason for breasts sagging is the lack of the hormone
estrogen, which occurs at menopause. This reduction in
estrogen affects all the tissues of the body, including
breast tissue, and results in a reduction in size and
fullness. The milk secretion process is also halted by
this time. Much of the connective tissue in the breast
is composed of a fibrous protein called collagen, which
needs estrogen to keep it healthy. Without estrogen, it
becomes dehydrated and loses it's elasticity.
Both
during pregnancy and as you reach menopause - make
breasts sag even more. During pregnancy, the hormones
estrogen and progesterone, which are secreted by the
ovaries and the placenta, stimulate development of the
15 to 20 lobes of milk-secreting glands embedded in the
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although the glands may be empty after they're no longer needed
to produce milk, they will still add bulk and firmness to the
breast. Once menopause arrives, however, the drop in
estrogen and progesterone signal the breast that its milk ducts
and lobes can retire. As a result, the breasts shrinks, add fat
and begins to sag over and above the demands of gravity.
Fortunately there are three ways to prevent, and sometimes
reverse, both saggy and stretch marks breasts.
Premature
sagging occurs as a result of stretching the Cooper's ligaments
that help suspend and support the breast. Breast ptosis can
result from a loosening of the skin and suspensory ligaments.
Gravity and weight of breasts take their toll over time. Ptosis
can also come from a reduction in the volume of breast tissue.
This can occur after pregnancy and weight loss .
One of the reasons for sagging breasts is age! As we age,
our skin ages too. It does not hold things up as
well as it did when we were young, becasue it has lost some of
its elasticity. The older we get the less elastic our skin
becomes. Thats why so many older women have sagging
breasts.
If
you are a young woman with breasts that are sagging, it may be
for several other reasons. If you are not getting enough support
from your bra or not wearing a bra at all, your breasts can
start to sag due to lack of support. This is especially
true for larger breasted women, and women who may be
participating in sports without the proper sports bra. The
third reason for the onset of sagging breasts in some younger
women is change in overall breast size after having a baby.
A woman's breasts generally become larger and engorged with milk
in preparation for breastfeeding. Once breastfeeding is
over, her breasts may not snap back.
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we age, after pregnancy (or exposure to breast growth
due to hormones) or weight gain then loss, we experience
atrophy of the breast tissue and it's envelope.
From pregnancy or hormone-induced gain then loss -- this
loss is called involution. From weight gain, then
loss -- this is from the body losing the filling and fat
which it had prior to the weight loss. Aging is
merciless and we start losing collagen and elastin and
the breast envelope begins to thin, weaken and
eventually - becomes ptotic (saggy).
After
our breasts enlarge due to pregnancy they usually shrink
postpartumly. Other changes result from having
breastfed, estrogen and progesterone supplementation in
the form or shots, implants or medications, hormonal
disorders, menopause and lastly age. As we age our
skin thins, we lose breast volume due to the shrinking
of our lobules due to a decrease in hormones. We
also lose body fat in areas where we want it, and seem
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DIFFERENT
LEVELS OF SAGGING
There
are certainly varying degrees of ptosis which only need certain
smaller lifts for correction and other cases which need a full
lifting. Following are the most commonly described ptotic
grades to help you better determine what you may need.
HOW
TO TELL YOUR DEGREE OF PTOSIS
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Determine your mammary crease as it is directly underneath the
breasts. These two levels may be higher than one another.
You can use a ruler if you wish it. The highest part of
the ruler should be directly against the junction of the breast
and ribcage.
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Mild
Ptosis
If
the central point of your nipple (not your areola) is
slightly above or directly in front of the top of this
ruler (your breast crease) - you may have Grade 1 ptosis.
Very mild to mild ptosis usually needs only a crescent
lift.
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Mild
to Moderate
If the central point of your nipple (not your areola) is
1 - 3 cm below the top of this ruler (your breast
crease) you may have Grade 2 ptosis i.e. Mild to
Moderate Ptosis .
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Savere
Ptosis
If
the central point of your nipple (including your areola)
is more than 3 cm below the top of this ruler (your
breast crease) you may have Grade 3 ptosis i.e. Severe
Ptosis.
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Pseudo
- ptosis
Psuedo-ptosis
is when your nipple is still slightly or well above your
inframammary crease but it still appears droopy due to
the presence of a significant, but somewhat flattened,
breast lobe. Usually persons with pseudo-ptosis
have smaller areola complexes which did not stretch
during the pregnancy or weight gain.
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Mild
Ptosis, Asymmmetry
Even
though you pass the "tests" above you may
still feel as though your breasts are too low on your
chest wall or that your areolae have stretched out.
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Low
Breast
Like
said above, some women's breasts actually sit on the
chest wall lower. They have no ptosis, have good volume
and a proper infra-mammary crease, BUT - the entire
breast complex is rather low on the torso.
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SHAPES
OF BREAST
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This
is the perfect breast shape.
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The
"swooping" breast is actually pretty common.
Some maybe be due to lack of volume but no sag - it is
actually among the better of the shapes to have if
you're going to get implants. The nipples point upwards
which is major asset in breast augmentation surgery. Of
course breast shape can be hereditary.
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The
ptotic, (saggy) breast with some volume is also very
common. Usually after a pregnancy you will lose volume,
have enlarged areolae and thinned skin due to stretching
during the pregnancy. Breast feeding can affect the
nipple structure as well - causing it to elongate.
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The
ptotic, (saggy) breast with little to no volume is very
common after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and
aging - or all four combined. Although many young
mothers may experience this after pregnancy and breast
feeding, where aging is not a factor. However it is
truly dependent upon the individual.
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The
ptotic, (saggy) breast with much volume will more than
likely need a lift.
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This
case is more common than you think.
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This
is more of a breast anomaly than a shape. Often called
"Tubular breasts" or "constricted
breasts".
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This
shape is usually due to herniation of the tissue,
lobules and fat without proper containment by the
connective tissue under the areolae complex.
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Pectus
carinatum congenital chest deformity (pigeon chest) with
ptosis: This isn't exactly a breast shape, per se, but
rather a "deformity" or divergence of the
chest. The ribs usually protrude as can the sternum.
Sometimes the ribs stick out much further than the
sternum causing lack of self esteem or self
consciousness of the breasts.
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1. Breasts
can start growing as early as age 10 and don't stop until
your early 20's.
2. Breasts
have been overly sexualized in Western culture making them
too big a part of a girls physical identity.
3. Breasts
have a biological purpose - for feeding babies.
4.Having a
baby changes ones breasts forever, and many women get larger
(but much less perky) breasts after pregnancy.
5. During
puberty breasts can develop rapidly causing discomfort,
sensitivity and even stretch marks . |
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6.
Larger
breasts do not make a girl more feminine, sexier or
"better".
7. Very large
breasts can cause back pain and poor posture.
8. Bras are
more than just underwear, they are necessary to keep your
breasts supported and to stop injury to the breast tissue
while playing sports.
9. Breast
cancer is rare in teen aged girls but it is important to get
used to checking your breasts for lumps and irregularities as soon as you
start having your period - this is especially important if you have a family history of
breast cancer.
10.All
breasts, no matter what size and no matter what guys may
say, are beautiful and amazing to the opposite sex.
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| MYTHS
ABOUT BREASTS |
1. A Woman's self confidence is based on the size of her
breasts.
2. Women are unconcerned about the size
of their breasts.
3. Sports bras are not really needed.
4. Large breasts indicate the woman is
likely to be more interested in sex.
5. Women with small breasts are unable
to breastfeed successfully.
6. All women enjoy having their breast
fondled.
7. Women always have two breasts of the
same size.
8. Hair on the area around the nipple
indicates that the woman is abnormal.
9. Women with bigger breasts are more
fertile.
10. Breastfeeding leads to sagging breasts. |
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