Dear Friends:
Gravity and age....how about that for causes?
Ann Plast Surg. <javascript:AL_get(this, 'jour', 'Ann Plast Surg.');> 2010
Mar 29.
Breast Ptosis: Causes and Cure.
Rinker B <https://mail.google.com/pubmed?term=%22Rinker%20B%22%5BAuthor%5D>,
Veneracion M<https://mail.google.com/pubmed?term=%22Veneracion%20M%22%5BAuthor%5D>,
Walsh CP <https://mail.google.com/pubmed?term=%22Walsh%20CP%22%5BAuthor%5D>.
From the Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY.
Breast ptosis is one of the most common conditions treated by plastic
surgeons, but the causes are not clearly defined. A review was conducted of
132 consecutive patients presenting for breast augmentation or mastopexy.
Information was obtained by chart review and telephone interview.
Standardized photographs were examined to determine degree of ptosis by the
Regnault classification. Of patients who had at least one pregnancy, 85%
reported adverse changes in breast shape following pregnancy, 35% reported a
reduction in breast size, and 30% reported an increase in size. Upon
logistic regression, age, history of significant (>50 lbs) weight loss,
higher body mass index, larger bra cup size, number of pregnancies, and
smoking history were found to be significant risk factors for breast ptosis
(P < 0.05). History of breast-feeding, weight gain during pregnancy, and
lack of participation in regular upper body exercise were not found to be
significant risk factors for ptosis.
--
Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI
craniosacral therapy practitioner
www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
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