Are there any alternatives to breast implants?

i am not sure i should get breast implants.  it scares me to get plastic surgery.  i want to know: what are the non-surgical ways to enhance my bust?  are there natural remedies to breast enlargement?

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A: There are no pills, topical creams, injections or other...

Jennifer Walden, MD

There are no pills, topical creams, injections or other non-surgical procedures that serve as alternatives to breast augmentation. Without surgical placement of a breast implant, there are no other options to achieve more fullness or better shape of your breasts. Fat injections and hyaluronic acid injections... more

A: The main alternatives to breast augmentation...

Kent V. Hasen, MD

The main alternatives to breast augmentation include: Bra padding BRAVA external breast augmentation system  Fat injections to the breast The BRAVA system was invented by a plastic surgeon, Dr. Roger Khouri. The BRAVA uses an external suction device that looks like a large bra to create engorgement in... more

A: Alternatives to breast augmentation

Daniel C. Mills, MD

There have been a number of creams, both hormonal and homeopathic, that promise breast enlargement without verifiable results. The Brava system has been used as well, but has been inconsistent. Fat injections seem to be gaining popularity, as many plastic surgeons have used fat injections to help breast... more

A: An honest appraisal of alternatives to breast augmentation using implants

Larry Fan, MD

There are three main alternatives to breast augmentation using implants: Pills and creams. There are a large number of hormonal and homeopathic pills and creams that promise breast enhancement, but little existing proof of their effectiveness. The Brava breast enhancement system. Brava is a noninvasive... more

A: Not really. Pills, lotions and potions don't work and...

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

Not really. Pills, lotions and potions don't work and actually maybe dangerous. Some of them maybe based on hormonal products and therefore can really affect your health.  Moreover, if there are ANY effects, these are only temporary. I tried, a few years ago, the BRAVA system but it really did not rise to... more

A: There is no free lunch in breast augmentation

Robert Steely, MD

There are many pills, devices, and creams available that all claim to increase your breast volume. There are no controlled studies showing that any of these products work. There is one product called the Brava System that has shown a VERY modest increase in breast volume. It involves wearing a suction... more

A: There are no natural "remedies" that I know of. There is on

Steven Wallach, MD

There are no natural "remedies" that I know of.  There is only one non-invasive way to possible enlarge the breasts by about 150cc's. This is using the Brava system, which is basically a suction cup device that is placed on the chest to recruit adjoining skin ans tissue.  This requires... more

A: While there are a number of alternative methods for...

Gregory A. Buford, MD

While there are a number of alternative methods for augmenting the size of your breasts, none are truly as effective as the use of a breast implant. Fat injections have been used for years to plump up facial lines and wrinkles and shape facial contour but have never really caught on for breast enhancement. ... more

A: The only device on the market to nonsurgically enhance...

Kim Meathrel, MD

The only device on the market to nonsurgically enhance breasts is the BRAVA system. This has been shown in clinical trials to increase breast size by an average of 150cc or 1/2 to 1 cup size. The long term results are not yet known. The device is not meant to replace implants since it only gives a small... more

A: Non-surgical options to breast enhancement

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

As stated in many of the previous comments, Options for non-implant breast augmentation are: 1) Hormonal pills, supplements, creams. 2) Brava Breast Enhancement system. 3) Breast augmentation via lipoinjection. 4) Enhancing garments such as bras or inserts. However, surgical augmentation remains the mainstay... more

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