Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Leading Factors for Sagging Breasts

A recent study shows that breast feeding is not the most significant cause of breast ptosis, or sagging breasts. The study shows that age, body mass index (BMI), and smoking are more relevant risk factors, in spite of common beliefs that breastfeeding is the main cause.

A common complaint of postpartum San Diego women, drooping breasts are often the main target for plastic surgery. San Diego breast enhancement can help reverse the signs of breast ptosis and reshape the breasts to be fuller and more aesthetically pleasing. Some women opt not to breastfeed after pregnancy due to the thought that it will adversely affect the appearance of the breasts. The study however, serves to correct this common misconception.

The study was published in the September/October 2008 issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal and reviewed a number of pre breast surgery patients who had a history of at least one pregnancy. The degree of their breast ptosis was analyzed in correlation to factors including age, number of pregnancies, history of breastfeeding, duration of breastfeeding, BMI, pre-pregnancy cup size, history of smoking, and amount of weight gain during the pregnancy.

The results showed that the greater the age, higher BMI, greater number of pregnancies, larger pre-pregnancy bra cup size, and history of smoking were all very significant factors in the degree of breast ptosis, while breastfeeding, even duration of breastfeeding was not as relevant. So it seems that those nonsmoking post pregnancy women who are younger, of a decent weight, and smaller cup size need not worry as much about breastfeeding in regards to the development of sagging breasts. Others may consider San Diego breast lift surgery if they are dissatisfied with the look of their breasts.

San Diego plastic surgeon Dr. Maurice Sherman of the Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center suggests first doing research on the type of breast enhancement procedure you are considering. During an in office consultation he can evaluate your individual condition and discuss each procedure in more detail with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. For the past 19 years, Dr. Sherman has been in private practice both in Vista and La Jolla, Scripps Memorial Hospital campus and is now located centrally in Del Mar at the Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center. Triple boarded in Cosmetic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Otolaryngology, he is recognized for his advanced techniques in San Diego rhinoplasty, or nose surgery. For more information about the Del Mar Cosmetic Medical Center or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sherman, call 1(800) 237-3706.

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