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Cooper's Ligaments

By Melissa Kotlen Nagin, About.com

Updated: June 9, 2008

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by Meredith Shur, MD

Definition:

Triangular, vertical ligaments in the breast that attach deeper layers of subcutanous tissue to the skin.

Breast sag occurs when these ligaments begin to lose strength and tension.

Also Known As: Cooper's droopers

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