The appearance of breast ptosis generally has three types: spindle-shaped breast ptosis, triangular scarf-like breast ptosis, and bull's horn-like breast ptosis. Different symptoms of breast ptosis require different methods of breast lift for improvement.
Spindle-shaped breast ptosis is characterized by the shortening of the transverse diameter at the base of the breast. The circular coronal plane at the base of the breast is smaller than the coronal plane at the distal end of the breast, resembling a spindle, hence the name spindle-shaped breast ptosis. This type of breast ptosis deformity is caused by the herniation of breast tissue into the subcutaneous area of the areola region, often combined with macromastia syndrome. It is commonly seen in middle-aged and young women after breastfeeding.
Triangular scarf-like breast ptosis refers to the entire breast being flat, like a triangular scarf hanging on the chest wall, hence its name. The coronal plane at the base of the breast is elliptical, with the longitudinal diameter of the breast greater than the transverse diameter, without obvious herniation of breast tissue into the subcutaneous area of the areola region. It is more common in middle-aged and elderly women, especially postmenopausal women.
In bull's horn-like breast ptosis, the coronal plane at the base of the breast and the coronal plane at the distal end are basically equal, or slightly smaller at the distal end. The longitudinal diameter of the breast is longer, and the nipple is located on the lower line of the breast, appearing like a bull's horn. There is a relative increase in fibrous and fatty tissue within the breast, with less mammary gland tissue, making the breast feel denser and with better skin elasticity. This type of breast ptosis is more common in young women.