About Breast Enhancers

For many women who have undergone surgery or treatment for breast cancer, their biggest wish is to increase their breast size.  While some women choose surgery, others prefer the low-cost and ease of purchasing creams and supplements. These enhancements may bring an increased breast size and increased self-esteem, but they also have warnings that must be fully understood before use.

Creams

Breast enhancement creams usually include a combination of herbal ingredients, like black cohosh, kelp and wild yam, which help to produce more estrogen in the body. The creams are applied to the breasts and rubbed in two or three times a day over a period of three to six months. The cream also decreases breast sagginess and improves the tone and contour of the breast. This is a great way to increase breast size after a lumpectomy or mastectomy, as creams are safe and effective.

Pills

Makers of breast enhancement pills claim the supplements work by altering levels of certain hormones, like estrogen and progesterone. The pills contain herbs, such as: blessed thistle, fennel seed, fenugreek, hops and saw palmetto. These pills aim to make the body believe there are extra hormones in the body, therefore causing the breasts to grow. Women who have experienced loss of breast size due to cancer, may not wish to take pills without discussing it with their doctor.

Tissue Expansion

This type of breast enhancer encourages users to place a device on their breasts, which encourages the growth of new breast tissue. The user wears dome-shaped cups over their breasts for 10 hours a day, for approximately 10 weeks. A pump creates a vacuum inside of the cups, which pulls the breast tissue outwards. This pulling of the breast tissue causes a permanent increase in size. This type of breast enhancement may cause pain or discomfort for someone who has had surgery on their breasts. Looking for an expander that is gentle and painless will be important for a breast cancer survivor.

Warnings

Breast enhancement supplements, creams and tools have not thoroughly tested. This means adverse reactions may occur. Illness, disfigurement or even death can occur with any untested pills entering the body. Most products have not been tested or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and doctors do not recommended or prescribe these products either. Women who have suffered breast cancer should thoroughly discuss all their breast enhancement ideas with their doctors before use.