New Study Has Unexpected Finding - Breastfeeding May Not Have an Adverse Effect on Breast Appearance After All
Many women and physicians strongly believed that saggy breasts were linked to breastfeeding. Findings from a study just published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal show that, contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding is not a likely cause of post-pregnancy drooping of the breasts. Based on this data, it appears that other factors, such as older age, higher body mass index (BMI) and a history of smoking are the most responsible for the breast sagging experienced by some women after pregnancy.
Park Ridge, IL (PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- A growing number of women continue to turn to plastic surgeons to counteract the untoward results of pregnancy and aging on their bodies. One of the most common postpartum complaints are sagging breasts, also known as breast ptosis. Many women and physicians strongly believed that saggy breasts were linked to breastfeeding. Findings from a study just published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal show that, contrary to popular belief, breastfeeding is not a likely cause of post-pregnancy drooping of the breasts. Based on this data, it appears that other factors, such as older age, higher body mass index (BMI) and a history of smoking are the most responsible for the breast sagging experienced by some women after pregnancy.
"It is a widely assumed opinion that breastfeeding will adversely affect the appearance of the female breast," says Dr. Sam Speron, plastic surgery expert and consumer advocate. "This has been a major reason cited by women who chose not to breastfeed. However, there has been very little objective data to support or deny that this is, in fact, the case. This study clearly sheds some light on the matter and in my mind, corrects a colossal misconception that everyone has always just assumed is true. Patients need to be armed with objective data rather than broad assumptions when making important health decisions."
Analysis of information in this study showed that greater age, higher BMI, greater number of pregnancies, larger pre-pregnancy bra cup size, and history of smoking were all significant risk factors in the development of sagging breasts. Breastfeeding, however, was not - even as the duration of breastfeeding increased.
Dr. Speron is the founder and medical director of the Park Ridge Center for Plastic Surgery. He is board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery and an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).
For more breast ptosis information, please visit our web site at www.drsperonplasticsurgery.com or www.prplastic.com, call us at 847.696.9900 or email us at prplastic@yahoo.com .
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