How to increase breast size

Attractiveness has been defined by different traits in a woman. It includes the facial features, the colour of the skin, body weight, waist to hip ratio, size of the buttocks and size of the breasts. The size of your breasts can be big or small and does not depend on your body size or weight. This secondary sexual character is a symbol of your womanhood. Bigger, fuller breasts are no doubt eye catchers and are often a point of attraction for the opposite sex. This is the agony of having small-sized breasts. It can be embarrassing for some of you to have smaller breasts, and therein comes the urge to augment the size of the breasts. However, a number of studies have shown that smaller breasts are suggestive of ambitious, intelligent, modest and competent women, while those with larger breasts have the exact opposite traits. Although the study suggested so, in today’s world, where looks seem to matter, having bigger breasts can be linked to having more confidence and more attractiveness and hence the need to increase or augment your breast size. There are a number of ways suggested on the internet and scientific databases, which can guide you in increasing your existing breast size if you are looking for these solutions. Let’s examine what actually works and what doesn’t. 

Is bigger more desired? 

A man’s choice of a partner usually depends upon their sociosexual orientation. Interestingly, the size of the breasts has often been linked to the ability to conceive, have better lactation and many more qualities. However, all these are just mistaken beliefs and do not have any scientific basis. Round, big and fuller breasts look attractive but do not necessarily mean that they are the healthiest or reproductively superior in any manner. In fact, there are some studies that link bigger and fatter breasts with a risk of developing breast cancer. The breasts naturally get a boost in their size during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Even during regular monthly cycles, the breasts appear round and big. Huge and pendulous breasts can display a sign of sexual maturity and fertility. If these ideologies are to be believed, then improving your body image may be your priority and you might feel the need to go for breast augmentation just to get that extra confidence. Let’s look at some of the determinants of breast size.

• Age
• Ethnicity
• Marital status
• Number of deliveries
• BMI (body mass index)
• Breastfeeding
• Hormonal and reproductive factors
• Use of hormone replacement therapy
• History of breast cancer

Not all determinants mentioned above showed statistically significant results, but your age and ethnic origin do determine breast size. BMI is also an indicator of bust size. If you have a BMI higher than 30 kg/m², you may have huge breasts. As you age, your breasts tend to sag and lose their firmness and shape. Giving birth and breastfeeding your children can lead to bigger breasts when the mammary glands are at a fully functional state. Similarly, levels of some hormones may determine the breast size.

Going for breast enhancement is a completely personal decision based purely on your preferences. Although breast enlargement can be done in many ways, plastic surgery (in which an artificial implant is placed in your breast) is the most common way of breast augmentation. Such kinds of cosmetic surgeries are commonly done all over the world, and India is no exception. Women nowadays are aware of their looks and conscious about what makes them feel self-assured. Here are a few reasons why some of you would feel the need to go for enlargement of your breasts.

• Psychological Need 
  As a woman, you may consider breasts as a sign of femininity, and hence smaller breasts might make you feel uncomfortable. To ease this perception, you may wish to increase the breast size.
• Cosmetic Appeal 
  To enhance the beauty and maintain your original breast size, which might have sagged due to age.
• Post-Mastectomy 
  In cases of breast cancer where women undergo breast removal, reconstructive breast surgery may be needed.
• Asymmetrical Breasts 
  Some of you may have breasts of totally different sizes, and hence increasing the breast size would be an option to make both breasts appear of the same size.

The internet offers you a variety of natural ways to enlarge breasts. By opting for natural ways, you save the cost involved with breast augmentation surgery. There are many gels, creams and lotions available which claim to enhance the shape and size of the breasts by a simple massage. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the purported benefits of such products. Apart from these products, some exercises to increase muscle tone have also been suggested. Let’s delve into these natural ways in detail:

The way you dress makes a lot of impact on your overall look. Same goes with breast size. If you want to accentuate your bust,  it is time to make a few changes to your wardrobe. Here are some of them:

Padded Bra

Padded bras have an additional layer of pad or foam in the form of a cup. These are available in lightly, moderately or thickly padded forms and give you an appearance of bigger breasts when worn under the clothing.

You need to find a certain cup shape and size that will fit to your actual breast size. And the best part is they give you all the options like a normal bra. You can opt for an underwired or non-wired one, with full coverage or partial coverage, and in lace or cotton. So take your pick and show off your curves effortlessly.

Pushup Bra

This is another category of bras that will make your breasts look larger as well as enhance your cleavage. As the name suggests, these bras lift your breasts from the bust area giving them a bigger appearance. These have wiring (metallic or plastic) in the bust line for the same purpose. Pushup bras also have padding just above the wiring, to fill the space that is created while pushing the breast upward. This makes an overall increase in the coverage area making your breasts look fuller and bigger.

Dress

Now that you know what to wear underneath, let’s learn some external clothing hacks that will also make your breasts look bigger and fuller.

• Choose v-neck dresses that have ruffles around the neck area to enhance breast appearance
• A dress that is gathered around your bust and spreads beneath will concentrate around your chest and make it appear bigger
• A shirt with large pockets or lapels also helps in increasing the appearance of breasts
• While shopping for a bikini or swimsuit, always consider a padded one to enhance the actual size of your breasts

Apart from clothing choices, there are many healthy lifestyle changes that you can easily incorporate in your daily routine. These are easy, cheap, repeatable and will improve your overall appearance along with giving you a chestier look. These include:

Breast augmentation surgery

The number of women opting for breast augmentation surgery is alarming. It is the most common type of cosmetic surgery performed in almost all parts of the world. India ranks among the top 10 countries in terms of the number of breast augmentation surgeries performed. There are a number of ways by which breast augmentation surgeries are done. In India, a breast augmentation surgery could cost you anything between Rs 1 to 1.5 lakhs. It may vary according to the type of implant and the city or clinic where the surgery is to be performed. The surgery generally requires 2-3 hours, and you can be back to your normal routine in about 4-6 weeks. 

Breast Implant

Increasing the breast size is primarily done using breast implants. These implants are inserted into the breast by making surgical incisions in and around the breast area. There are a number of such implants available. Ever since the introduction of silicone breast implants in 1962, cosmetic surgery using breast implants has gained tremendous steam. Before the insertion of any breast implant, the surgeon has to make some surgical incisions. The sites for these incisions can be any one of the three: under your breast, under your arm or around your nipple. Let’s take a look at the different types of implants to understand them better. 

• Silicone implants 
  Silicone implants have been through a long journey of advancement in terms of quality, from the first-generation implants to the fifth-generation implants that are widely used nowadays. Developed in the 1990s, the fifth-generation implants are completely leakproof and made of cohesive silicone gel filler. They are as soft as the chewable gummy bears for children and are hence often referred to as gummy bear implants. The third- and fourth-generation implants can also be used in some cases; they are made of elastomers and available in smooth or textured surfaces.
• Saline-filled implants 
  These are commonly used implants that contain sterile saline. Even if the saline leaks, the implant collapses and the water is expelled from the body. They have uniform firmness and a little bit of natural feel and shape. Saline implants require a surgically less invasive technique to place them.
• Structured saline implants 
  These are also made of sterile saline filling but have an inner structure that gives the implant a more natural feel.
• Double-lumen implants 
  These are silicone gel fillers inside a capsule having a sterile saline solution. These can be reverse lumen (silicone outside and saline inside) also. Capsular contracture is minimum with these implants.
• Textured implants 
  These were introduced to maintain a firm position in the breast.
• Anatomic and round implants 
  These are smooth and round implants which can move in their surgical pockets.

Fat Transfer Surgery

In this type of surgery, fat from the thighs or abdomen, wherever in excess, is removed, refined and injected into your breasts to increase the size.

Mechanical Breast Enlargement:

These include increasing the size of the breast by stretching the soft tissue and muscles of the chest. Tissue expanders are used to stretch the breast tissue and make more space for an implant. Generally, tissue expanders are used for mastectomy (breast removal) patients who go for breast reconstruction surgeries. 

Risks or problems associated with implants

Pain and discomfort after a breast implant surgery are common side effects. Let’s have a look at the risks associated with such surgeries, so that you may be able to weigh your options wisely. 

• The implant can rupture or leak, causing injury.
• There may be consistent breast pain after the surgery.
• Lumps can appear inside the breasts.
• There can be infections, haemorrhage or haematoma at the site of the incision.
• Complications such as thrombosis (formation of clots in the blood vessels) or capsular contracture can occur.
• Breast implants are not lifelong; they do come with an expiry date. After a span of 10 years, they need to be replaced.
• In the case of fat transfer surgery, there are chances of infection, necrosis (death) of fat cells and formation of cysts or lumps in the breast.
• Repeat surgeries are also required for fat transfer cases, as the fat is reabsorbed into the breast.
• There is a need for consulting a psychiatrist, as many cases of suicide have been reported after breast augmentation surgery.

Increasing breast size appears to be a common choice of most women to feel attractive and improve the aesthetic appeal. There is evidence of women having increased self-esteem after an increase in their breast size. However, it is necessary to consult your cosmetic surgeon before you actually choose the option of plastic surgery to augment your breast size. There have been reports of failure of surgeries and an increase in suicidal tendencies after such surgeries. Increasing the breast size is a body image issue for most women and repeat surgeries, close follow-up and total commitment towards this approach is expected both from you and your cosmetic surgeon. It’s an emotional journey in a quest to boost your self-esteem and can be successfully handled with the help of qualified surgeons and psychiatrists.