Causes of Sagging Breast
We hate to deliver depressing news, but the fact is, some breast sag
is inevitable. Having a baby, breastfeeding, and racking up more
birthdays all contribute to a loss of elasticity of collagen, the
connective tissue under the skin—leaving your set more deflated than
firm. Sag can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother had a
droopy pair, you might be predisposed to one, too (thanks, Mom!).
Here's the thing: Some boob behaviors that seem like they have nothing
to do with sag can actually contribute to it—so if you avoid them,
your breasts will be better off. And considering that a recent UCLA
study found that breast tissue ages two to three years faster than the
rest of your body, you might want to quit any habit linked to a
flaccid pair—like these.
Crash Dieting
Cycling back and forth between the same five to 10 pounds probably
won't make a dent in your set. But yo-yo dieting 30 or so lbs over and
over? Definitely. Each time you gain and lose weight, breast tissue
becomes more slack, kind of like old tights, says Michael Edwards,
M.D., a breast surgeon and president of the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
RELATED: How Yo-Yo Dieting Hurts Your Health
Smoking
Even your breasts can't escape the damage cigarettes do. "Any amount
of smoking weakens and ages skin by decreasing the blood supply to the
skin surface," says Edwards.
Skipping Sunscreen
Exposing your face to UV rays without a protective coating of
sunscreen can lead to premature wrinkles, and it has the same effect
on breast sag by stretching out collagen and damaging skin, says
Edwards.
RELATED: 7 Places You're Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen
Wearing an Unsupportive Bra
Whether it's the boulder holder you wear during the day or the sports
bra you change into at the gym, not sporting proper support is a big
reason for droop. "The more your boobs bounce around, the more
stressed breast skin and collagen become," says Edwards. Stop in a
lingerie shop and ask for a fitting just to make sure you're wearing
the right bra for your shape.
RELATED: 5 Things Our Editors Learned by Getting a Professional Bra Fitting
High-Impact Workouts
The research is scant right now, but some experts say that the
back-and-forth repetitive motions that happen when you run or do a
similar workout can lead to a breakdown of breast collagen. But before
you swear off the track or treadmill, read up on the details (and keep
in mind that exercise helps you keep up a youthful appearance in other
ways).
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/boob-sagging
is inevitable. Having a baby, breastfeeding, and racking up more
birthdays all contribute to a loss of elasticity of collagen, the
connective tissue under the skin—leaving your set more deflated than
firm. Sag can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother had a
droopy pair, you might be predisposed to one, too (thanks, Mom!).
Here's the thing: Some boob behaviors that seem like they have nothing
to do with sag can actually contribute to it—so if you avoid them,
your breasts will be better off. And considering that a recent UCLA
study found that breast tissue ages two to three years faster than the
rest of your body, you might want to quit any habit linked to a
flaccid pair—like these.
Crash Dieting
Cycling back and forth between the same five to 10 pounds probably
won't make a dent in your set. But yo-yo dieting 30 or so lbs over and
over? Definitely. Each time you gain and lose weight, breast tissue
becomes more slack, kind of like old tights, says Michael Edwards,
M.D., a breast surgeon and president of the American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
RELATED: How Yo-Yo Dieting Hurts Your Health
Smoking
Even your breasts can't escape the damage cigarettes do. "Any amount
of smoking weakens and ages skin by decreasing the blood supply to the
skin surface," says Edwards.
Skipping Sunscreen
Exposing your face to UV rays without a protective coating of
sunscreen can lead to premature wrinkles, and it has the same effect
on breast sag by stretching out collagen and damaging skin, says
Edwards.
RELATED: 7 Places You're Probably Forgetting to Put Sunscreen
Wearing an Unsupportive Bra
Whether it's the boulder holder you wear during the day or the sports
bra you change into at the gym, not sporting proper support is a big
reason for droop. "The more your boobs bounce around, the more
stressed breast skin and collagen become," says Edwards. Stop in a
lingerie shop and ask for a fitting just to make sure you're wearing
the right bra for your shape.
RELATED: 5 Things Our Editors Learned by Getting a Professional Bra Fitting
High-Impact Workouts
The research is scant right now, but some experts say that the
back-and-forth repetitive motions that happen when you run or do a
similar workout can lead to a breakdown of breast collagen. But before
you swear off the track or treadmill, read up on the details (and keep
in mind that exercise helps you keep up a youthful appearance in other
ways).
http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/boob-sagging
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