Breast ptosis: the cause of the pathology and the stage of its development



The process, which is due to the omission of the breast, loss of shape, volume and former elasticity, stretching, is called breast ptosis.

The reason for these phenomena are quite natural changes in the body of a woman related to age. But, at times, and young girls can face such a problem.

The loss of aesthetic beauty brings girls discomfort and reduces self-confidence.



What is breast ptosis?

Ptosis is not only a cosmetic problem, this process entails more serious consequences: weeping, a cyst that affects the ducts and lymphogranulomas and other diseases.

The disease can develop from benign to malignant. The risk group recognized representatives of the beautiful half, having breasts of large volume and considerable weight.

What are the reasons

The main changes in the shape of the breast due to the structure of this part of the body.

The main reasons that lead to the omission of the breast include:

• a decrease in skin elasticity in the area of ​​the breast;
• sprains of the chest;
• changes in the amount of fat and glandular tissues.

However, it is possible to slow down the loss of shape, while preserving its natural appearance, for example, to carry out prophylaxis, to attend physical therapy courses, to give preference to lifting.



Factors contributing to mastoptosis

There is an opinion that ptosis of the female breast may develop after breastfeeding or, if not wearing a bra. But it is not so. The chest consists of skin, fat, ligaments and glandular tissue. Under it are the pectoral muscles.

Consequently, the elasticity and shape of the breast and nipple will directly depend on the condition and ratio of these components. By itself, the chest is rid of the muscles, so strength exercises in no way will help to change the degree of its omission.

The factors leading to the development of pathology are:

1. Hereditary factors. Some women have a high resilience from birth, others, on the contrary, are prone to flabbiness. The same situation with ligaments. It is genes that are able to determine the processes of synthesis in the tissues of fibers and are responsible for the metabolic processes that affect the elasticity.
2. Breast size The larger the chest, the sooner it will hang due to its weight, experiencing a tremendous load. The size of the mammary glands can be volumetric, genetically or after its increase by the operative method.
3. Hormonal changes. Hormonal background has a huge impact on breast health. During menstruation, it stretches, swelling. Also, an increase in it occurs during pregnancy and lactation. In this process, skin stretch marks may occur in a given area and more than one fold may form. Due to age, the skin is no longer able to return to its former state, therefore, it becomes flabby.
4. Weight change. Especially sharp weight loss or weight gain affects the condition of the breast. The fact is that a change in fatty tissue provokes unforeseen changes. For those women who have more of this component, the breasts are more susceptible to deterioration.
5. Smoking. Nicotine slows down the production of elastin and estrogen. The skin loses its water, elasticity, so over time it acquires a dull, thin structure.
6. Abuse of running. During this exercise, stretching of the skin and ligamentous apparatus occurs. Consequently, breast ptosis develops faster. In order to avoid such consequences it is more correct to wear a sports bra with separate cups for each breast.
7. Age. In menopause, the female hormones slow down their production, which also affects the amount of collagen, which is the basis of connective tissues. Also, the breast can dry out, this process is called involution.
8. Posture. Women who constantly hump can eventually see how the appearance of their breasts has changed for the worse. So the prerequisite is correct posture.



What stages are isolated in the ptosis of the mammary glands

Medicine and cosmetology determine at what stage is breast ptosis in a woman, by the position of the nipple relative to the breast line.

If there are no pathologies, then the nipple is slightly higher than the chest fold. The ideal condition of the mammary glands - the level of the nipple opposite the middle of the forearm.

If there are any changes in this situation, then they are divided into the following stages:

• the initial stage determines the position of the nipple at the level of the chest fold. In this case, the palm, if you put it under the breast, is covered with tissues for about 2 fingers, having held a small tightening, the forms will return;
• the average degree of flow of mastoptosis is the location of the nipple below the fold, it is pointing forward and is located slightly higher than the breast tissue;
• pseudoptosis - in this case, the nipple is looking forward, but the breast itself is slack;
• A neglected stage is a nipple that “looks” at the floor and its location is lower than the chest line. If a palm is placed under the mammary gland, the tissues completely cover the hand. The operation in this case is inevitable.

Breast ptosis and surgery, as well as contraindications for its implementation and possible complications

It will help to eliminate breast ptosis - an operation with the name mastopexy. As a rule, it is effective when the manifestation is at an intermediate and neglected developmental stage.

You can perform this operation in several ways:

1. Vertical is a method of breast skin tightening, which is most common in medical practice. It consists in the following: around the areola and on the border of the lower part of the quadrants of the mammary glands, excess skin is removed. So, you can effectively tighten sagging breast tissue, the nipple is on the correct, high position. An operation of ptosis of the female breast is performed by incisions around the areola and in the central part of the breast along the vertical line up to the submammary fold.
2. Periareolar method - is considered more benign than the first option. An incision is made around the areola of the nipple. Used if sagging has a small degree. Among the advantages we can highlight the ability to create a regular, rounded shape of the areola. In this case, the scars are almost invisible, because they are located on the part of the areola, which is painted in pigment.
3. Breast augmentation surgery. It is possible to tighten and enlarge the breast in one manipulation. The breast becomes larger, elasticity is returned by the use of endoprostheses. The mammary gland is cut at the bottom of the areola, it gives the opportunity to penetrate into the right layer of the breast. Through the incision, implants are installed to choose from: either drop-shaped or round. To reduce the diameter of the areola of the nipple, the incision is also performed in the upper part of it, thus it is possible to remove excess skin.

How is mastoptosis treated

It is possible to cure mastoptosis with the help of mammoplasty of certain areas, by tightening the breast. In addition, it is possible to postpone the onset of sagging breasts through prevention: to carry out water procedures, physiotherapy, wraps, and cosmetology procedures.

Is conservative treatment possible?

Sadly, breast ptosis and surgery are two interrelated things. Make a beautiful form can only be through surgical intervention.

Is it possible for everyone to have surgery?

You should know that after the detection of breast ptosis, the operation can not always be performed, there are a number of contraindications to the procedure.

So, to undergo a surgical intervention is impossible when:

• pregnancy planning;
• malignant tumors;
• poor blood clotting;
• viral and bacterial ailments;
• chronic pathologies;
• hardening and scarring of the skin on the chest.

What are the complications after surgery?

Like any other surgery, surgery on the chest can lead to complications. In the early period after surgery, hematomas and bleeding are possible. It happens rarely, but if this happens, then such a complication requires another surgical intervention.

In addition, there may be trophic disorders that entail necrosis of the skin, the divergence of the seams. At a later stage, scars, skin folds, re-omission of the breast, a violation of the sensitivity of the skin of the entire breast, deformity of the mammary glands can form.

Sample prices

The cost of the procedure will depend on its complexity and characteristics of the flow of ptosis. On average, the price of the operation will range from 100,000 rubles to 250,000 rubles.