Anatomy of the Breast
The breast is made up of fatty, glandular and fibrous tissues. Within it are blood
vessels, milk ducts, fat, glands and sensory nerves. A layer of fat surrounds the breast to
give it a soft consistency and contour. Beneath the breast there are the muscles which
assists in arm movement.
Women’s breasts vary greatly in both size and shape. The size and shape of your breast are
determined by the amount of breasts tissue and fat present in them. It is also affected by
factors such as age, past pregnancies, genetics and skin elasticity.
After surgery, the two
breasts may vary, one being slightly different from the other. Such variations in size and
shape are normal and they occur in most women.
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