Well we all know a female breast is made up of fatty tissues and glands that produce milk. These tissues and glands are covered with skin that is naturally flexible due to the presence of a protein called elastin. But when the elasticity of the breast skin is put under pressure, the breasts tend to sag.
Breast sagging is one of the many natural body changes women experience as they age. Let's see about causes, prevention and myths of breast sagging.
What are the causes of breast sagging?
The following are five causes of breast sagging.
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Does breastfeeding cause breasts to sag?
One preconceived notion is that breastfeeding causes breasts sagging. In fact research has shown that it is simply the size changes that a woman's breasts undergo through pregnancy that cause sagging. For women who are concerned about this change, I recommend they lose the extra baby weight as quickly as possible after childbirth in an effort to go back to their ‘normal’ weight and size.
Myth: Small Breasts Don't Sag?
Whether your breasts sag or not, depends on the ratio of breast tissue and fat. Your breasts will be less likely to droop if you have high breast density - meaning there's more breast tissue compared to fat. In short, small breasts can also sag.
Myth: Can Wearing right Bra size fix Breast sagging?
One of question which women often ask is Can wearing a right size bra will fix breast sagging issue?
A bra will hold up your breasts to give you the shape and look you want, but it can’t fix your already sagging boobs, which is caused by stretching of the breast tissue.
How to Firm up Sagging Breasts Naturally?
Avoid applying any breast firming cream and follow the natural home remedies shared in this article. 5 Natural Ways to Tighten & Lift your Sagging Breast.
These steps will help you to reverse the Sagging boobs.
Bottomline:
Women should look beyond the social pressures of body image and focus on maintaining overall body health. This will greatly impact breast health along the way too.
