Open AccessThe Effect of Breastfeeding on Breast Aesthetics
Author(s) -
Brian Rinker,
Melissa Veneracion,
Catherine P. Walsh
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
aesthetic surgery journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.528
H-Index - 58
eISSN - 1527-330X
pISSN - 1090-820X
DOI - 10.1016/j.asj.2008.07.004
Subject(s) - breastfeeding , medicine , ptosis , obstetrics , breast augmentation , breast feeding , pregnancy , logistic regression , risk factor , breast milk , breast surgery , body mass index , gynecology , pediatrics , breast cancer , surgery , biochemistry , chemistry , cancer , implant , biology , genetics
The health benefits of breast milk for infants are well documented, but breastfeeding is avoided by many women because of concerns about a negative effect upon breast appearance. However, there is very little objective data to either support or refute this view.
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