What does sagging breasts look like?

Breast sagging is a very common phenomenon, especially among older women and breastfeeding women. Breast sagging has become a phenomenon that almost everyone will experience. Breasts are of great significance to women. If the breasts sag, it will naturally affect women's figure and image. So, what are the symptoms of sagging breasts? The following will introduce it to you.

1. Classification by degree of droop

Breast ptosis: Mild ptosis: The lower pole of the breast exceeds the inframammary fold by 1-2 cm

Moderate ptosis: The lower pole of the breast exceeds the inframammary fold by 2-3 cm

Severe ptosis: The lower pole of the breast exceeds the inframammary fold by 4-10 cm

Extremely severe ptosis: The lower pole of the breast exceeds the inframammary fold by more than 10 cm

2. Classification by appearance

There are generally three types of breast sagging: spindle-shaped breast sagging, triangular-shaped breast sagging and horn-shaped breast sagging.

Fusiform breast ptosis is a type of breast ptosis characterized by a shortened transverse diameter of the breast base. The circular coronal plane at the base of the breast is smaller than the coronal plane at the distal end of the breast, resembling a spindle, hence the name spindle-shaped breast ptosis. This type of breast ptosis deformity is caused by the herniation of breast tissue into the subcutaneous area of ​​the areola, and is often accompanied by large areola syndrome. It is more common in young and middle-aged women after breastfeeding.

Bandana breast ptosis is a condition in which the entire breast becomes flat, like a bandana hanging on the chest wall, hence the name. The coronal plane of the breast base is an oblong shape, the longitudinal diameter of the breast is larger than the transverse diameter, and there is no obvious herniation of breast tissue into the subcutaneous tissue of the areola area. It is more common in middle-aged and elderly women, especially postmenopausal women.

In horn-like sagging breasts, the coronal plane of the breast base and the distal coronal plane are basically equal, or the distal end is slightly smaller, the longitudinal diameter of the breast is longer, the nipple is located at the lower line of the breast, and the appearance is like a horn. The fiber and fat tissue in the breast are relatively increased, the mammary tissue is less, the breast feels denser, and the skin elasticity is better. This type of sagging breasts is more common in young women.

3. Classification by Cause

Breast sagging after weight loss: It is mainly caused by the loosening of fat tissue and skin in the breast after weight loss. More common in young and middle-aged women.

Breast sagging in the elderly: Various functions of the elderly decline, and endocrine function also declines. Breast sagging in the elderly.

Breast sagging after breastfeeding: After breastfeeding stops, due to the decrease in hormone levels, the mammary alveolar ducts, glands and adipose tissue atrophy, while the skin and supporting tissue increase accordingly, thus leading to breast sagging.