Pendulous Breasts?

What are Pendulous Breasts?

A young breast, almost regardless of size, is firm, rounded and upright. The youthful nipple is likely to point outward or even slightly upward. As women age and experience lifestyle related breast changes such as childbirth and breastfeeding, the mammary skin and connective tissues will stretch and expand, losing that youthful resiliency. The result of these processes is a general lengthening of the breast mound and a nipple which points downward. This is a normal process and is no different than the effects of age and gravity on the rest of the physical body. There is nothing inherently wrong with this shape breast and some cultures actually prize this look as a sign of mature femininity and fertility.

Pendulous Breasts Problems

The physical problems associated with pendular breasts usually have more to do with general size than anything else. Many pendular breasts are very large and heavy, causing muscular back ache and poor posture. It might be difficult to find clothes which fit nicely or are complementary to the figure if the breasts are huge and pendulous.

Emotional concerns are much more serious and affective. Women do not generally like the appearance of pendular breasts, nor do they like the constant reminder of the effects of aging and childbirth upon their bodies. Common patient descriptions and names for their pendular breasts include: hanging boobs, banana boobs, cucumber boobs and ball in a sock. These are not terms of endearment and certainly demonstrate a good humored approach used to conceal the actual emotional pain suffered by many of these women. The majority of women with pendular breasts do not like their bust and demonstrate a poor body image in general. Correction of the pendular condition can renew this tainted body image and revitalize the spirit.