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Breast Enlargement Without Surgery
How to Enlarge Your Breasts Without Surgery
We should all raise a glass - or maybe a cup - in farewell salute to the “comedy” breast. Pneumatic,
silicone-packed, Barbie breasts may finally be on the way out, replaced by softer and more natural, non-surgical breast
enhancement options available today.
Options for Breast Enlargement Without Surgery are:
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Herbal Breast Enlargement
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Macrolane
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Brava
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Breast Exercises
Each of these options are discussed below:
- Herbal Breast Enlargement
What is it?
If you want to go down the supplement route to enlarge your breasts without surgery, Breast Actives tablets and cream use botanicals with natural estrogenic
properties to increase estrogen levels in the body. This stimulates the production of new breast tissue. Herbs with
estrogenic properties include fennel seed and Mexican wild yam.
Does it work?
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson and Sienna Miller apparently are fans of herbal breast enlargement. Christopher
Inglefield, consultant plastic surgeon at London Bridge Hospital, believes that herbal remedies can increase
breast size, although how they do so is not entirely clear. Hormonally, the most receptive age group for Breast
Actives is between 23 and 35. After two months, you will see an improvement with fuller, firmer, larger breasts. If
you're over 35, you might have to wait six months for the desired results.
How safe is it?
It does not use synthetic hormones and has no known side-effects. Users of the Breast Actives program also
report improvement of the skin while using this product. Research is being done on the long-term effects of
stimulating estrogen levels. Check with your doctor that the supplements won't interfere with any medication you are
taking.
How long does it last?
The results are long-lasting and you can discontinue taking the pills once you reach your target size.
Cost
US$ 240 (approx GB£145) for six months' supply, which is all you should need.
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- Macrolane
What is Macrolane?
After seven years of research, this treatment for breast enlargement without surgery has been launched in the UK.
Stabilised hyaluronic acid is injected into the breast, allowing the breast to be shaped to suit the figure of the client. “
Skin is 40 per cent hyaluronic acid and Macrolane is specially stabilised hyaluronic acid. It is what provides the padding within the
natural framework of collagen,” says Christopher Inglefield, a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon at
London Bridge Hospital. It makes an immediate difference and gives a smooth appearance with no lumps and bumps. Treatment
takes between 30 and 90 minutes, so it is do-able in a lunch hour, although it will be uncomfortable for the next few days.
Does it work?
Results are said to be immediate, giving the breasts a natural fullness. It's also said to be good for volume restoration
in the upper part of the breast. However, Chris Caddy, a plastic surgeon and member of the British Association of
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, is not convinced. “The improvement is subtle,” he says.
“My view is that if you tell patients they look gorgeous, they will feel gorgeous. It's a beauty treatment in a
money-making industry. In 12 months you are left with nothing.”
How safe is it?
Very, according to Q-Med, the company behind Macrolane. Plus, it says that Macrolane gives better
translucency in mammography over silicone implants, and the presence of the gel doesn't compromise the diagnosis or
management of breast disease. Tommy Gullbo, Q-Med's director of strategic marketing, says: “There have
been a number of clinical trials to investigate possible side-effects or complications, including a large clinical trial
involving over 1,000 patients in Japan. It is company policy to continue our research into Macrolane and more
clinical trials are planned.” The company sells Macrolane only to doctors who have been trained in its use, and a
list is available from www.macrolane.co.uk
But Caddy strikes a note of caution. “There is very little in the way of evidence that this is a good product
and the study that was done was supported by Q-Med. Anyone who has Macrolane now will be recruited into
Europe-wide research, and will be the guinea-pigs. I am not going to use an untried product on my patients.”
Side-effects are a slight swelling and pain or transient hardness, which usually resolves itself after a week.
How long does it last?
The effect lasts between 12 and 18 months, after which it needs to be topped up.
Cost
An initial breast enlargement treatment using 200ml (100ml for each breast) will cost about GB£ 2,800, with top-up
treatment in a year's time, costing about GB£1,400.
- Brava
What is Brava?
On the
Brava website, it is claimed that this is a clinically proven option
for breast enlargement without surgery. But, for anyone who has breast-fed a baby, the words “breast pump”
are usually enough to send shivers down your spine (and other rather more sensitive areas), which could well put you
off the Brava. It looks like an alien bra, made up of two semi-rigid domes, controlled by a SmartBox mini-computer which
analyses the breast tissue and tension on it. The device uses a gentle three-dimensional pull on the breasts, which results
in new breast tissue forming.
Does it work?
Yes, Inglefield claims. The technique is used to grow tissue for several medical procedures, including breast
reconstruction. The results range from increases of half a cup to a full cup size of tissue growth. The tension is gentle
but needs to be sustained for at least 11 hours a day over the entire area.
How safe is it?
It's a relatively new product so long-term results are not available. “You have to wear it religiously,” says
Caddy. “The problem is that when you stop wearing it you go back to how you were before. It does not seem to
be a permanent growth.”
How long does it last?
“There is no data yet on whether the growth remains stable in the long term,” says Inglefield.
Cost
GB£ 790 or US$ 1300
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Breast Exercises
What is it?
There is no doubt that breast exercises are a safe, very simple way for you to try to enhance your
breasts without surgery. Exercises include:
Palm pushes - press your palms together in front of your breasts, hold for five seconds then relax. Repeat ten times.
Forearm grip - grasp your forearms at shoulder level and then pull outward without letting go. Repeat ten times.
Finger lock - curl your fingers, lock them together at shoulder height, and pull outwards. Hold for five seconds, then
relax. Repeat ten times.
Do exercises work?
Inglefield says: “Exercise is always recommended, as it tones breasts and stops them drooping. The size
of the breasts won't actually increase by exercise alone, but your bust line will look more youthful because of the
improved shape.” If the rest of you looks toned, you'll be providing a better showcase for your breasts, whatever
their size.
Is it safe?
Exercise is always safe. The only side-effects could be an increase in your overall fitness, which
can't be bad. Just don't concentrate on your breasts to the extent that you neglect your back, and don't overdo it.
How much does it cost?
The only cost is to your dignity if you are caught muttering to yourself “I must, I
must, improve my bust” over and over again.
How to Stop Your Breasts Heading South
Hazel Wilson, a bra fitter at Beales department store, Bournemouth, explains how to combat sagging.
Once women cross the age of 35, the pectoral muscles above the breast begin to loosen, unless they are kept firm by exercise.
The solution is to keep these muscles strong. Swimming is good exercise for the pectoral muscles, as is putting a couple of
bags of sugar in the crook of your arm and taking the arm up behind the neck. A word of caution: never go jogging without a
sports bra - the vigorous up and down movement of the breasts can permanently stretch the ligaments that support the breasts
and cause irreversible sagging.
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