At all times, firm female breasts were considered the most important sign of a lady's beauty. But few people can boast of her beauty in old age. There are a lot of factors that contribute to the loss of elasticity and deterioration of appearance in a woman's life.
This is age-related changes, postpartum lactation, pregnancy. But, fortunately for women, science and surgery do not stand still, and there have long been methods that can slow down the process of breast transformation.
Anatomy of the female breast
The mammary gland is made up of three types of tissues: connective, glandular and adipose. The connective tissue serves as a kind of "frame" that holds the milk lobules - glandular tissue. Adipose tissue is what gives the shape of the breast.
Feature of the mammary glands is that they lack muscle tissue. Therefore, it is impossible to influence their form in any way with the help of exercises. The size, different features of the structure and shape of the breast, as well as the type of nipples are completely hereditary factors.
Each organism is individual, and,accordingly, collagen is produced in different ways. It is difficult to predict at what age the ligaments will weaken and the amount of adipose tissue will decrease.
What is ptosis?
Ptosis of the mammary glands - this is the weakening of the connective tissue, stretching of the skin, as well as a decrease in body fat. Otherwise, the disease is characterized as the loss of breast elasticity. As a result of ptosis of the mammary glands, they flatten and change the direction of the nipple.
Accordingly, as a result of this, a woman ceases to be satisfied with her breasts. Breast prolapse can be characterized as a congenital condition. With it, the mammary glands begin to form incorrectly even at the stage of intrauterine development. In this case, in a teenage girl, the breast during the growth period is flat and the nipple is directed downward. This phenomenon is also often observed in women of both middle and old age.
Perfect Breasts
As already mentioned, the rate at which breast loss occurs depends on age, breast size, number of pregnancies and breastfeeding frequency, as well as on the genetics of women.
Pathology is classified according to the nature and extent of the changes occurring, namely, the location of the nipple in relation to the pleural fold (fold under the breast). How to recognize ptosis of the mammary glands? The photos below will help determine the pathology.
The ideal breast is the one that is completely located above the crease, and the nipple must be directed upward or forward. Norm of distance betweenthe crease and nipple should be between 5 and 8 centimeters.
Degrees of ptosis
Scientists have identified 3 degrees of ptosis of the mammary glands. The first two degrees can be corrected by methods that do not require surgical intervention. To do this, when symptoms are detected, you need to contact a specialist for diagnosis and selection of the correct treatment. Below are the degrees of pathology (according to the classification in the photo above):
- B. Ptosis of the mammary gland of the 1st degree - the breast undergoes minor changes. There is a slight descent of the nipple to the level of the crease. This degree is easily confused with pseudoptosis. How does ptosis of the mammary gland of the 1st degree look like? The photo above is pretty accurate.
- S. The process by which the breast becomes flatter due to the reduction of adipose tissue. It is called ptosis of the mammary gland of the 2nd degree. The nipples in this case fall below the crease line, but their direction is still forward or upward.
- D. Ptosis of the mammary gland of the 3rd degree - in this case, there is a "weighting" of the gland, that is, its complete descent below the level of the fold. The nipples look down.
- E. Fat involution. This process is observed in most cases with the onset of menopause in women. Adipose tissue begins to predominate in the body and is not replaced by glandular tissue. In the initial stages, the disease may not manifest itself in any way. Only partial loss of shape and sagging will become noticeable. How to independently determine this type of ptosis of the mammary glands? According to the photoabove. It is very important in case of this problem to separate true ptosis and pseudoptosis.
Pseudoptosis is characterized by the same symptoms as prolapse of the mammary gland, but the areola of the nipple is in the correct position relative to the base crease.
How is it diagnosed?
What disease is assigned a code according to the International Classification of Diseases? Ptosis of the mammary glands, according to ICD-10, has the code N64.
Every girl can classify the level of breast sagging with the help of a mirror on her own. You should look at yourself both from the side and from the front. By drawing an imaginary line along the crease of the chest, it is quite easy to determine the location of the nipples. The ideal option would be to contact a specialist - a plastic surgeon. It is this specialist who deals with the correction of cosmetic defects.
If there are problems, then the surgeon has the right to prescribe additional diagnostics. It may include procedures such as:
- Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) of the breast.
- Mammography.
In the third stage of the disease, the only way out for treatment is plastic surgery. A specialist with the help of a miscalculation of measurements will be able to form the correct shape and size of the breast.
The main task of the surgeon, before proceeding with the operation, is to exclude any tumor diseases.
Therapy Tactics
Determination of treatment tactics for the correction of ptosis of the mammary glands is entirely the task of the attending physician. There are several optionstreatment, which the specialist is obliged to voice and offer. These include:
- Non-surgical breast lift.
- Massages.
The positive aspects of massage include improved blood flow to the mammary glands due to rubbing, pores are cleansed, lymphatic flow improves and the function of the sebaceous glands.
The massage itself includes stroking, then it intensifies to more intense kneading and then the intensity decreases to vibrations.
Non-Surgical Breast Lift
You can use these methods:
- Electromyostimulation is a treatment that occurs due to electrical stimulation of nerve endings and muscles. Through the electrodes attached to the body, a current is transmitted with predetermined characteristics. Due to this effect, the amount of collagen in the tissues increases, and they acquire their former elasticity.
- Microcurrent procedure. Contains collagen and hyaluronic acid. Thanks to the current, useful components penetrate deeper under the skin and act much more efficiently. Thanks to the current, metabolic processes are improved, tissue repair is accelerated and collagen production is increased.
- Thread. This method is suitable for stages 1 and 2 of ptosis and breasts no larger than the second size. With such a lifting, the mammary gland is attached to the collarbone with threads. During the mini-surgery, incomplete anesthesia is used, the thread is inserted under the skin with a needle and fixedeyelet on collarbone.
- Macroline filler correction. This hyaluronic acid filler is considered the least harmful when used. When injected into the mammary gland, local anesthesia is used. But the effect after this procedure is short-lived, it will last a maximum of a year.
Contraindications for non-surgical ptosis procedures
There are not so many contraindications for the procedures described above, since they are less traumatic and are performed without general anesthesia. The main ones are required to be attributed:
- Planning pregnancy.
- Presence of both benign and malignant tumors.
- Oncological diseases.
- HIV or AIDS.
- Low blood clotting.
Correction of ptosis with a scalpel
In this case, general anesthesia is used, with the introduction of which the patient falls asleep and does not feel anything:
- Lipofilling is the transfer of adipose tissue obtained during liposuction to the mammary gland to restore lost volume. This method is only suitable for the initial stage of ptosis, and the result of such a procedure is very short-lived, since most of the adipose tissue will resolve.
- Mastopexy is a lift and return of the breast shape by removing excess skin.
Depending on the incisions, mastopexy is divided into:
- pariareolar - there is an incision around the nipple;
- vertical - from the crease under the breast the incision is directed towards the nipple;
- anchor - cuts haveanchor shape.
There is also an endoscopic mastopexy, and it differs from the standard ones only in that it is carried out not through incisions, but through punctures, scarring is not so noticeable.
When reducing mastopexy, excess skin and a significant part of the fat layer of the breast must be removed. This method is used only when the woman has already given birth or does not plan childbirth and breastfeeding, as the glandular tissue is also injured.
Results of non-surgical treatment
Most of the patients being treated are satisfied with the outcome of a high-quality correction of the mammary glands without the use of implants. Of course, it is very exciting and pleasant to get a beautiful bust as a result, having endured only a few not very pleasant moments.
The fact that the breasts look natural is joyful. This cannot be achieved even with the most expensive silicone implants. The most important advantage is that recovery after such procedures is very quick and easy, the main thing is to follow all the doctor's instructions correctly.
During a thread lift, swelling and bruising disappear for about 7 days, you can return to work as early as the fifth day.
Contraindications specific to surgery
You can not go under the scalpel in such conditions:
- OIZ;
- dystrophy;
- recently vaccinated;
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- asthma;
- oncological diseases;
- dysfunction of internal organs.
Preventionappearance of ptosis
In order for the breast to lose its shape as slowly as possible, you need to take care of it. It will not be possible to completely prevent ptosis of the mammary glands, but at least it will be possible to maintain skin elasticity for a longer period. The main preventive methods include:
- Hardening. Hydromassage with a cool, but not cold, jet of water, or cool wraps will help the skin to maintain firmness and freshness.
- Even posture when walking. A flat back visually lifts the chest.
- Don't forget to moisturize after your bath or shower. Today, the market is filled with various body care products, from budget to luxury. This simple procedure, which takes 5 minutes after taking a shower, will help to preserve the youthfulness of the breast for a long time.
- That's right, a fitted bra is considered the most important breast care method for preventing ptosis.
- Constancy of body weight. Sudden weight loss or weight gain triggers
- skin stretching.
- To prevent ptosis, avoid direct sunlight, that is, do not sunbathe topless.
Incorrect treatment
Not every case of an emerging disease requires surgical intervention. Specialists from various pathology control centers periodically remind all women of the obligatory visit to a mammologist.
But as a given, most ignore their advice or go to cheap clinics for illiteratesspecialists. And, if you're lucky, they go through a long rehabilitation or, in the worst cases, lose their breasts. What to do with this severe trauma for the psychological he alth of a woman?
Perhaps it will be rude, but the main thing is to convince the victim that she was not the first and will not be the last. In no case should you keep all the emotions in yourself, they should be shared. support and understanding from relatives are also very important.
What conclusions can we draw?
It is very important not to forget that you should try to keep the natural shape of the breast as long as possible. And do not delay in contacting a specialist. After surgery, the skin is scarred, and this process several times increases the risk of complications with repeated corrections. The chest should be protected, pampered with creams and well-chosen underwear. Only with proper care will she be round, tall and beautiful.
