One of the biggest fears of most women is to see their breasts become weak and saggy while they’re still young. However, research has shown that the condition is becoming more prevalent among younger women, and that is quite disturbing because it is not meant to be so.
According to health experts, a healthy woman’s breasts are expected to remain firm at least, until menopause. So what then could be responsible for this unnatural trend of breasts becoming saggy before the expected time?
CAUSES OF WEAK AND SAGGY BREASTS
There are a host of factors that could cause the breasts to lose their firmness. They include:
* Poor bra choices
* Malnutrition
* Rapid weight loss
* Rapid weight gain
*Tuberculosis
* Pregnancy
* Prolonged breast-feeding
* Excessive nicotine (smoking)
* Alcoholism (drinking)
* Breast cancer
* Bad posture, etc.
Now, that we know the causes of weak and saggy breasts, how do we stop it from happening early?
WAYS YOU CAN PREVENT SAGGY BREASTS
1. AVOID SMOKING/ ALCOHOLISM
Cigarettes contain harsh chemicals that pose a great threat not just to your lungs, but also your skin, especially the chest region which is very delicate. The chemicals in cigarettes can damage the skin’s elastin; leaving it weak and saggy. Drinking also has the same effect, so if you’re looking to retain the firmness of your skin and breasts, staying away from cigarette and nicotine is a good place to start.
2. AVOID OVERSIZED BRAS
Oversized bras are unhealthy for your breasts because they cannot hold them in place, instead, they’ll leave them hanging loose, and that can cause your breasts to stretch further than they already are. A fitting bra on the other hand, will hold them in place, and keep them firm. So always be conscious of what bra size you buy.
3. AVOID EXERCISING WITH NO BRA ON
Like you learned earlier, exercising can also cause the boobs to sag…if they’re strenuous, and require you to jump (skipping a rope, for example). They can stretch your breast ligaments, and cause them to lose their firmness over time. So it is not a good idea for you, as a woman to ditch your bras when you exercise. Remember to always stay ‘braed’ up.
4. PROTECT YOUR CLEAVAGE
Remember what I said earlier about the skin around the chest region being very delicate? That’s another reason for you to always protect it from anything that can cause it to get weak and wrinkled… like the ultraviolet rays of the sun, which are not healthy for you. The ultraviolet rays of the sun can burn the skin on your chest if they’re exposed, and that can lead to weakness and sagging. So as sexy as revealing your cleavage may make you feel, it certainly isn’t worth the risk.
5. WATCH YOUR POSTURE
Standing, walking, sitting in the wrong direction can be bad for your breasts if you remain like that for long hours. This is because it puts them in an unnatural position, and that can lead to sagging. So be sure to walk, stand, and sit upright always.
6. WATCH YOUR WEIGHT
Gaining and losing weight rapidly (weight fluctuations) can also result in saggy breasts because it can lead to a strain on your skin. So it is important to maintain your weight. Don’t allow yourself to be in a position where you have to lose and gain weight often. Maintaining a healthy diet is a good way to do this.
Apart from these, there are other preventive/ curative measures like exercising regularly, eating right and staying healthy generally. It is also important to go for breast examination periodically to always be safe from cancer, which is also a cause of saggy breasts.
Science has made it easier for this condition to be corrected, as seen in the availability of breast tightening lotions, as well as implants and surgery. The preventive ways I listed are only natural ways you can correct (prevent) getting saggy breasts.
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