Many women would like to increase the size of their bust, but according to an article published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2000, less than one percent of those women actually go on to have breast augmentation surgery. While natural methods may not provide you with a dramatic overnight increase like plastic surgery can, you can increase your bust size using natural, nonsurgical methods.
Step 1
Exercise your chest muscles. While this will not increase the size of the breasts themselves, it will improve your overall bust size and profile by providing better support and lift for the breasts. Consider push-ups, chest flys and the bench press.
Step 2
Take an herbal supplement specifically designed to increase breast size. The herbs fenugreek, fennel seed, wild yam, saw palmetto, black cohosh, dong quai and damiana all have purported breast-increasing properties, according to Angela Speranza of Vanderbilt University. Read and follow product directions carefully and talk with your doctor if you are under care for any chronic condition or taking any prescription medications before taking such herbs.
Step 3
Use a soft-tissue expansion system designed for the breasts. These systems consist of silicone cups that enclose the breasts and apply sustained gentle suction to encourage growth of breast tissue. These systems must be used for a minimum of ten weeks on average. Researchers Khouri et al. reported an average increase of 55 percent in breast size among study participants in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2000.
Tips and Warnings
- Schedule a professional fitting for a bra, and be refitted any time you gain or lose weight. The right bra can make a huge difference in the appearance of your breasts. Purchase and use a good sports bra when exercising to minimize stress on the skin and ligaments supporting the breasts. Wear sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher on your chest and any exposed breast tissue. Preventing photoaging of the skin will help it stay firm and help delay breast sagging that occurs with age. Good posture will show your breasts off to their best advantage.
- Before taking any herbal supplements, talk with your doctor, especially if you have allergies, chronic conditions or are taking any prescription medications. Because breasts are composed primarily of fatty tissue, excessive weight loss will decrease breast size.
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