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How to Make Your Boobs Bigger - Pills or Creams?

I have very small breasts, and really want to make them larger. I have been looking at different options, breast augmentation being one of my top choices, but also looking at breast enhancing pills. I'm afraid the hormones and estrogen in them might be dangerous, but of course the websites won’t tell you that! I don't have a lot of extra money for surgery, but I really feel like I want this not only for my self confidence, but overall for my personal happiness. Thanks!

Asked 34 months ago by jrwheeler in Redmond, WA
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+5

My opinion, snake oil!

I share your concern about hormones that may stimulate the formation of breast cancer. Now days, the risk of breast cancer is 1:8. In the early 1980's it was 1:10, by the 1990's it was 1:9. So why play with it? Plus, check with the FDA--have their products been cleared as "safe and effective"? We truly can't be sure where the hormones come from, and what they are really doing. Although the risk of tumors is real, other complications may result like blood clots in the legs that... more
Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast Creams and Pills do NOT Work

Despite everything you read out there there is NO safe, predictable way to enlarge breasts. None of those pumps, creams, pills work. As a matter of fact the ONLY thing those creams and pills do enlarge is the bank accounts of the hucksters who sell them. Do not waste your hard earned money on them. Save your money and when you have enough get a breast augmentation from a good plastic surgeon (www.PlasticSurgery.org). Dr. P. Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon
+2

Unfortunately, no pills.

Hi!   The only real way to have larger breasts is with surgery.  But you have to be motivated..   Save your money and don't subject yourself to risk for no benefit.  Also remember that you can be very attractive with small breasts.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Pills or Creams for Bigger Breasts?

Thank you for the question. Given that these products are not fully studied and/or regulated I would not recommend them (even if they were potentially effective). Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
+1

Pills and Creams do not make breasts larger.

There are no reliable pills or creams to increase the size of your breasts. Breast augmentation surgery is safe, predictable, and achieves obvious long term results. It is important to understand why these companies which promote herbals, pills, and creams for breast enhancement can say what they want. These products are not regulated by the FDA. If they were, they would need to prove safety and efficacy before being allowed on the market. The FDA mandates that they be... more
David Bogue, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
+1

Pills and creams will not work for breast enlargement

Unfortunately, pills and creams will not result in significant changes in your breasts and are associated with avoidable side-effects.  Breast augmentation is very common, safe, and works well.  If you cannot afford to do surgery now, begin saving for the future and wear a padded bra.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD
Austin Plastic Surgeon
+1

Pills and creams do not safely work for breast enlargement

Remember that eve if a pill or cream did work, it would do so by causing your breast tissue cells to grow by an outside influence... this would mean a potential risk for cancer, and so until a LOT of studies were to be done on such medications, I strongly recommend against using them.
Adam David Lowenstein, MD
Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
+1

There are no pills or creams that work for breast enlargement

Hormone therapy to increase breast size is not specific for the breast tissue,so unless you want to be fat and have big boobs, if not a realistic choice. Approximate 300,000 women have breast augmentation is performed in the United States every year,by board-certified plastic surgeons. The procedure is safe and not as expensive as you would think. Suction devices such as inconvenient, time-consuming, and not effective. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Many offer financing... more
Joseph M. Perlman, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon
+1

There are no pills or creams that make breasts bigger.

Breast augmentation with implants works, is very safe,and is relatively cheap.  Although creams, suction cups, and other devices are cheaper, they don't work.  Save your money and go to a good surgeon.  You will be pleased and it will be money well spent.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Augmentation with Pills and Creams

Please do not waste your hard earned money on the pills and creams that are advertised.  NONE of them have ever been proven to work.  If they actually did, then everyone would be using them instead of having surgery.  The ones based on hormones can be dangerous to other systems in your body as well.
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD
Barrington Plastic Surgeon
+1

Options for breast augmentation

I know of no creams or pills that can cause breast augmentation satisfactorily. The only way I know to reliable produce a breast augmentation is by placing breast implants.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

No assurance of safety & efficacy with pills

Jrwheeler: As physicians we would be pleased if there were an effective, safe drug therapy that would achieve the same benefits as breast augmentation surgery. Many more women could choose that option if they desired. There is no drug approved by the FDA for the purpose of breast enlargement. Breast implants have been approved after demonstrating safety & efficacy (that was a lengthy process). If you do seek pills, at least have your Ob/Gyn's or FP's advice. If they do contain... more
Sutton Graham II, MD
Greenville Plastic Surgeon
+1

No breast enhancement pills

The old adage that, "If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is too good to be true," certainly holds here. I would be very reticent to take pills of uncertain content for this or any other purpose.
Bruce K. Barach, MD
Schenectady Plastic Surgeon
+1

There is only one way the pills will work.

If you want the pills to work, you have to fill your bra with them. Pregnancy and birth control pills may enlarge your breasts, but it is only temporary. The only safe, reliable way to have larger breasts is to have implant surgery. Quick cheap fixes = a disappointed patient.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

The only real option is surgery

Various options have been offered for breast enhancement including fat injections, exercise, pills, and the Brava system. None of these has been able to provide any safe, significant or lasting solution for the patient seeking enhancement. The best plan is still a breast augmentation by an excellent plastic surgeon who will help you get the "look" you want. Please don't spend your money on these other avenues because they will not make you happy. Save for a properly done breast... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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