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A woman will notice that her breasts sag as she ages. breasts contain no muscles of their own to hold them up. Rather, breasts are made of fat, glands, milk ducts, and a type of connective tissue called the "Cooper's ligaments," which are thought to provide some structural support. As a woman gets older, these ligaments may get stretched and lose elasticity. Breasts may lose fullness and size as they lose their underlying support system of tissue and fat.
Major weight gain followed by significant weight loss causes breasts to sag.
Smoking destroys elastin, the protein that gives skin its elasticity. With lower levels of elastin, the breasts droop and sag.
Janat, breast sagging may be reduced by wearing a properly-fitted, supportive bra, especially when working out. But if you have stretched skin and decreased breast volume, a breast lift may be an option.
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Hello janat,
Welcome to the EmpowHER community and thank you your question.
A woman will notice that her breasts sag as she ages. breasts contain no muscles of their own to hold them up. Rather, breasts are made of fat, glands, milk ducts, and a type of connective tissue called the "Cooper's ligaments," which are thought to provide some structural support. As a woman gets older, these ligaments may get stretched and lose elasticity. Breasts may lose fullness and size as they lose their underlying support system of tissue and fat.
Major weight gain followed by significant weight loss causes breasts to sag.
Smoking destroys elastin, the protein that gives skin its elasticity. With lower levels of elastin, the breasts droop and sag.
Janat, breast sagging may be reduced by wearing a properly-fitted, supportive bra, especially when working out. But if you have stretched skin and decreased breast volume, a breast lift may be an option.
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September 4, 2014 - 3:26pmMaryann
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