We hate to deliver depressing news, but
the fact is, some chest sag is inevitable. Having a baby, breastfeeding,
and racking up more birthdays all contribute to a loss of elasticity of
collagen, the connective tissue under the skin—leaving your set more
deflated than firm. Sag can also be a matter of genetics. If your mother
had a droopy pair, you might be predisposed to one, too (thanks, Mom!).
Here’s the thing: Some b00b behaviors
that seem like they have nothing to do with sag can actually contribute
to it—so if you avoid them, your br**sts will be better off. And
considering that a recent UCLA study found that chest tissue ages two to
three years faster than the rest of your body, you might want to quit
any habit linked to a flaccid pair—like these.
Crash Dieting
Cycling back and forth between the same
five to 10 pounds probably won’t make a dent in your set. But yo-yo
dieting 30 or so lbs over and over? Definitely. Each time you gain and
lose weight, chest tissue becomes more slack, kind of like old tights,
says Michael Edwards, M.D., a chest surgeon and president of the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Smoking
Even your br**sts can’t escape the
damage cigarettes do. “Any amount of smoking weakens and ages skin by
decreasing the blood supply to the skin surface,” says Edwards.
Skipping Sunscreen
Exposing your face to UV rays without a
protective coating of sunscreen can lead to premature wrinkles, and it
has the same effect on chest sag by stretching out collagen and damaging
skin, says Edwards.
Wearing an Unsupportive Bra
Whether it’s the boulder holder you wear
during the day or the sports bra you change into at the gym, not
sporting proper support is a big reason for droop. “The more your b**bs
bounce around, the more stressed chest skin and collagen become,” says
Edwards. Stop in a lingerie shop and ask for a fitting just to make sure
you’re wearing the right bra for your shape.
High-Impact Workouts
The research is scant right now, but
some experts say that the back-and-forth repetitive motions that happen
when you run or do a similar workout can lead to a breakdown of chest
collagen. But before you swear off the track or treadmill, read up on
the details (and keep in mind that exercise helps you keep up a youthful
appearance in other ways).
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