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Do you lose fat in your breasts as you age?

It's a biological fact that as women age, the fibrous glandular tissue in their breasts decreases, and fatty tissue often becomes more prominent. This change in composition is part of the answer to the question: **Do you lose fat in your breasts as you age?**

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Do breasts get fatter with age? Understanding the changes in breast composition

By age 70, most women have breasts that are mostly composed of fat, a significant change from younger years when glandular tissue predominates. This process, known as involution, is a key factor in understanding the question, "Do breasts get fatter with age?". Hormonal shifts, particularly during menopause, trigger the replacement of dense, fibrous tissue with softer fatty tissue.

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