People's ideas about female beauty can be very different. But the views of connoisseurs agree on one thing – the female bust should be elastic and taut. However, maintaining the beauty of the breast is not easy. Let's figure out why the breast loses elasticity and how to deal with it.
What determines the elasticity of the breast
The anatomy of the female breast is not as simple as it seems at first glance. The breast consists of delicate and thin skin, which reliably hides the mammary glands under the fatty layer in "capsules" of connective tissue. With the help of connective tissue, the glands are attached to the muscles of the chest. The configuration of the breast depends on the shape and density of the connective tissue, the size – on the volume of adipose tissue, and elasticity – from skin tone and supporting muscles of the chest.
There are many reasons why the connective tissue that supports the breast is stretched, the production of elastin and collagen is reduced, the skin loses moisture, the breast becomes flabby and sags. Let us consider in more detail the causes of loss of breast elasticity and ways to prevent it.
The breast loses firmness with the wrong bra
To ensure that the breasts do not lose their elasticity, you need to wear a bra exclusively in your size. Too tight bodice impedes blood circulation in the glands, causing the chest to lose its elasticity. Excessively loose underwear does not support the breasts well, which leads to drooping and stretch marks.
To maintain the beauty and firmness of the breasts, choose a bra that fits snugly to the body and does not restrict movement. It is very important for women with curvaceous forms to purchase a tight, well-supported bodice with underwire and wide straps. When playing sports, do not forget to wear a special elastic sports bra, which will provide the bust with reliable support, protect against striae and sagging breasts.
Good posture will help keep your breasts firm
With a constantly bent back and lowered shoulders, the chest is deformed, and its muscles can no longer support the bust normally. Slouching contributes to sagging breasts. Try to follow the correct posture, strengthen the muscles of the back and chest with the help of sports exercises, swimming in the pool is especially useful for the pectoral muscles.
Sudden weight loss reduces breast firmness Breast fat cells are one of the first to react to a sudden weight loss. The skin becomes flabby, deep stretch marks appear on the chest, the pectoral muscles lose their elasticity and sag. Therefore, try not to experience fast diets, combine weight loss with massages and beauty treatments to maintain breast tone.
Will the firm breasts remain after childbirth?
During pregnancy, the breasts are prepared for lactation. The mammary glands under the influence of the hormone prolactin swell, and the muscle tissue of the breast weakens. With the birth of a child, the glandular lobules of the mammary glands fill with milk and stretch the skin of the breast. After the cessation of lactation, these lobules shrink, the size of the breast most often returns to the prenatal state, but its shape and elasticity often deteriorate.
To maintain firmer breasts after childbirth, follow these guidelines:
- During pregnancy and after childbirth, moisturize the breast skin with special creams and essential oils (for example, jojoba oil).
- Always wear a bra, and during lactation – bodice for nursing mothers. If your breasts are too big, wear a cotton sports bra at night.
- Do not allow milk to stagnate. Use a breast pump as manual pumping damages the breast and stretches the skin, causing it to sag.
Hormonal imbalance reduces breast firmness
The female body produces the hormone estrogen, which regulates the content of collagen, elastin and hyaluron in the skin, on which the elasticity and firmness of the breast depends. With abortions and long-term use of oral contraceptives, during pregnancy and menopause, the hormonal regulation of the body is disturbed.
The resulting imbalance negatively affects the shape and firmness of the breasts. The doctor's recommendations will help eliminate the effects of hormonal failure after childbirth and during menopause. If the use of oral contraceptives negatively affects health, it is worth considering alternative methods of contraception.
Will breasts wither during menopause?
After a woman reaches menopause, her body is deficient in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which are responsible for the appearance of the breasts. The elasticity and smoothness of the skin is rapidly decreasing, the breast is deformed and reduced. However, breast fading can be significantly slowed down if massages are not neglected, special cosmetics with grape extract, aloe vera, vitamins A and E, and also containing collagen, elastin and other biologically active elements are used.
Your gynecologist can recommend products that can replace the missing hormones and significantly slow down the withering of the breast.
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