When it comes to body confidence, having bigger breasts is something that many women dream of.
But be careful what you wish for; Bigger isn’t always better.
This is evident from a new study, which showed that symmetrical proportions are crucial when it comes to the ‘perfect’ breasts.
A team from the University of Passo Fundo in Brazil asked 239 college students to view a series of images and select their favorite breast shapes.
The photos showed different proportions between the upper and lower part of the breast, with a ratio of 40/60, a ratio of 50/50 and a ratio of 60/40.
The 60/40 ratio, which indicates a fuller upper half and therefore a larger overall breast, was preferred by only 10 percent of students.
However, 61.1 percent chose the 50/50 ratio, indicating that they prefer an equal distribution of tissue between the upper and lower half of the breast.
“The results showed a preference for symmetry patterns compared to those with some polar deviation or angulation,” the researchers wrote in the Brazilian Journal of Plastic Surgery.
The vast majority of participants preferred a 50/50 ratio, indicating that they prefer an equal distribution of tissue between the upper and lower half of the breast
The research also revealed certain preferences regarding the placement of the nipple and areola.
Nearly 60 percent of participants said they preferred a central position, rather than being closer to the outside of the chest.
The majority of students also said they thought the smaller areola-nipple combination looked the best.
Overall, responses from male and female students were largely the same, the researchers said, demonstrating a uniform perspective on breast aesthetics.
“In this cross-sectional study, it was possible to identify different aesthetic preferences regarding the breast,” the researchers said.
‘A predominant appreciation for harmonious proportions was observed, especially the 50/50 ratio between the upper and lower poles, the central location of the areola-nipple complex and the smaller size of the areola and nipple.
‘No statistically significant differences were found between genders, indicating agreement between men and women on ideal breast aesthetics.’
The team said their findings could be useful to plastic surgeons, and that techniques that improve breast symmetry should be considered.
The images used in the study showed different proportions between the upper and lower part of the breast, with a ratio of 40/60, a ratio of 50/50 and a ratio of 60/40
A previous studyconducted by Texas A&M University, found that women with larger cup sizes tend to be on the receiving end of more aggression.
It suggests that this may be caused by the perception that women with larger breasts are a threat.
“Given the great importance that men place on women’s breast morphology, especially size, women generally pay attention to this factor,” the team wrote in the study.
‘Breast size has contributed to rivalrous derogation towards other women, with women with larger breast sizes more likely to be victims of verbal and indirect aggression.’
