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Every lady worries about this coming to fruition at one point in their life. Saggy breasts. Yes, it’s just a fault of gravity, time, weight loss or gain, childbirth, breastfeeding, and life. It’s pretty frustrating though. Breasts that were once pert and perfect, inevitably fall a little lower than where we would like them to be. Other than just rocking a great lifting, push up bra to tip your gals to the sky, what can you do? Other then a costly breast lift at the plastic surgeon? There are ways to prevent the sagging when you take a few of these precautions in your day to day life.
Sun Protection on Your Decolletage Is Key
Sun damage can cause the collagen and elastin in your skin to break down faster which leads to saggy skin. You want to protect the skin on your decolletage with the proper sunscreen every time you are outside in the sun. Even incidental sun exposure can add up quickly to damaged skin. Try at least a SPF 30 daily, but bump it up to a SPF 50 for prolonged exposure such as at the beach or pool side.
Wear a Sports Bra That Truly Supports
Have you been wearing the same raggedy sports bra to Soul Cycle class for the past five years? Not good. Your breasts aren’t going to be happy with that. You need the proper support for all your workout activities. Make sure it’s breathable, but accurately supportive for your cup size. Make sure you take care of it by washing it in delicate so that the support fibers don’t’ break down faster than you want them to.
Don’t Sleep In a Bra
This is a myth that has been out there for awhile now. If you enjoy sleeping in your bra go ahead, but it’s not going to help stave off the effects of time on your breasts. Sorry ladies. I know the random Holly wood actress loves to perpetuate this myth, but it’s just that. A myth. I can’t think of anything nicer than taking off my bra to get into my comfy pajamas at the end of a long hard day.
Keep Weight Stable
This one is harder said than done especially if you are in your childbearing years, and have had a few kiddos. Your weight is going to naturally fluctuate when you are pregnant. Try to gain the recommended amount of weight for your body type that your doctor tells you to. It’s a good suggestions, and will prevent you having to lose a ton of weight after the little one is born. It’s also a myth that breastfeeding makes your breasts sag. Its more the weight gain, and subsequent loss that causes them to deflate. Not feeling your baby.
However keep in mind that everyone’s body is different. Take a look at your own mother to see how you might stack up in the breast category down the line. Sorry to tell you, but sometimes heredity will just get the best of you no matter what you do. Thank goodness for fantastic push up bras to make up the difference in breasts that aren’t sky high anymore.
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