Kapanlagi.com - Sagging breasts often become a complaint for some women for unknown reasons. Women usually experience sagging breasts as they age, which triggers changes in breast shape. The cause of sagging breasts is actually often unnoticed, one of which can be triggered by daily habits.
Sagging breasts are also known as breast ptosis. This condition occurs due to changes in the appearance of the breasts, which tend to sag or not be firm. Complaints of sagging breasts are the most common thing heard among women. Because every woman certainly wants to maintain the beauty, appearance, and health of their breasts.
In addition, having firm breasts can also increase self-confidence. Regarding the causes of sagging breasts, this condition is mainly influenced by age factors. As someone ages, the breasts also undergo changes, especially in the cooper ligaments.
The cooper ligaments can maintain the shape of the breasts, including keeping them firm. However, increasing age can cause the Cooper ligaments to stretch. This triggers sagging breasts. However, sagging breasts can also occur due to other factors that women need to know.
Here are some causes of sagging breasts that are rarely realized, as summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.
1. Age Factor
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As mentioned earlier, age factor has a significant impact on the problem of sagging breasts. The cause of sagging breasts due to age factor occurs when the ligaments in the breast tissue begin to stretch and lose elasticity. Breasts that were once firm can become saggy when they lose elasticity. According to merdeka.com, during menopause, the supporting system of breast tissue and fat gradually disappears.
On the other hand, according to verywellfamily.com, hormonal changes are known to affect the structure and volume of breast tissue. In addition, the effects of aging not only cause sagging breasts but also the skin can lose elasticity. It's no wonder that one of the signs of aging is the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines on the skin.
2. The Influence of Gravity
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Who would have thought that the influence of gravity could also cause sagging breasts. According to verywellfamily.com, when pulling the breasts downwards, it can stretch the breast ligaments, causing sagging. Ligaments themselves function to maintain breast tissue and structure. If there is too strong or high gravitational pull, it can cause the breasts to sag. Especially if women have a habit of slouching, it can accelerate breast sagging. Therefore, maintaining proper body posture needs to be considered to prevent sagging breasts.
3. Smoking Habit
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Another cause of sagging breasts can occur due to smoking habits. As it is known, the substances in cigarettes can have a negative impact on the body's health, especially in women. In relation to sagging breasts, cigarettes can significantly affect the condition of breast skin.
Because cigarettes can cause the skin to lose elasticity, leading to sagging breasts. This condition can be experienced regardless of age factors in women. Therefore, avoiding smoking activities can be done to prevent certain health problems, including breast issues.
4. Genetic Factors
However, genetic factors cannot be separated from various health problems that someone may have. One of them is related to sagging breasts, which is a common complaint among women. The cause of sagging breasts due to genetic factors can affect the strength of the Cooper's ligaments of the breasts. This also applies to the shape and size of the breasts. According to healthshots.com, if you have family members with low ligaments, you may also experience similar things. This triggers sagging or loose breasts.
5. Weight Loss
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Drastic weight loss also has an impact on the breasts. According to healthshots.com, drastic weight loss can cause changes in breast tissue. This causes the skin to lose elasticity and sag excessively. As a result, sagging breasts can be experienced as a result of drastic weight loss. The same applies to excessive weight gain, which triggers changes in breast shape such as stretching the skin around the breasts.
6. Breast Size and Shape
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According to verywellfamily.com, sagging breasts can also be influenced by breast size and shape. As we know, every woman has different sizes and shapes of breasts, ranging from small, large, medium, round, and so on. In relation to sagging breasts, women with larger breasts tend to experience it.
This is because in small breasts, the bottom part, which is more round, tends to hold its shape better compared to larger breasts. In addition, larger breasts also have more potential to be affected by the force of gravity.
7. Ill-Fitting Bra
Another cause of sagging breasts can be triggered by wearing an ill-fitting bra. Wearing a bra serves to support the breasts and maintain their shape to be more perfect. However, according to merdeka.com, choosing the wrong bra can actually have an impact on sagging breasts.
An oncologist named Barry Roseman, M.D. from Pedmont stated that lack of support for the breasts can affect their shape in the future. Therefore, women need to understand the correct bra size to use.
8. Lack of Physical Activity
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Lack of physical activity is also a cause of sagging breasts. This physical activity is mainly related to exercises that are done to tighten the breast area, such as the arms or chest. Generally, exercises that train the upper body strength are rarely considered. As a result, the lack of physical activity or exercise to maintain breast firmness can have an impact on sagging breasts.
However, it should be understood that physical exercises that involve excessive movement on the breasts can also trigger sagging. Especially if the bra used is not appropriate, it can potentially cause ligaments to stretch. That is why using a special sports bra can be chosen to prevent sagging breasts.
9. Effects of Excessive Sun Exposure
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The cause of sagging breasts can also be caused by the effects of excessive sun exposure. This can be caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays that trigger skin damage. In addition to the skin that is visible on the face or hands, the effects of excessive sun exposure also affect the breasts. One of them is experiencing sagging breasts because it causes the breast skin to lose elasticity.
Well, those are 9 causes of sagging breasts that are rarely realized. The above discussion needs to be known by women to maintain the health and beauty of their breasts.
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