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Breast Enlargement Without Surgery - Options
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.
How to Enlarge Your Breasts Without Surgery?
Currently, your
options for non-surgical breast enhancement are the following:
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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 herbal supplement route to breast enlargement 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 of Macrolane (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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