Novembers Plastic Surgery

Rumor Patrol: Can You Increase the Size of Your Breasts with the F-Cup Cookie?

By Danielle Briones

Published on November 05, 2007

A Japanese company introduced a cookie onto the market that is the subject of Internet buzz. Why? Because the makers of the F-Cup cookie claim it can significantly increase breast size. So we had to ask - is it possible to eat your way to F-Cup-sized breasts? DocShop's Rumor Patrol calls this story in for questioning!

The Super-Fantastic F-Cup Cookie

The first question that popped into our minds after reading the F-Cup Cookie blog post: What story did the F-Cup cookie creators cook up and feed to the public to convince us this product actually works?

Here's the story, all precariously rooted in scientific theory. The F-Cup cookie contains 50 mg of pueraria mirifica, an herb said to mirror the effect of estrogen. The F-Cup cookie marketing team stretches this assumption further, claiming the herb can even "bulk up breast tissue."

We decided to meet with DocShop expert Dr. Scott Miller, a San Diego breast augmentation surgeon, to get the real scoop on the F-Cup cookie – and, possibly, to put this rumor to rest.

The Truth – Without the Sugar Coating

"I don’t think you're going to go from an A to an F with the F-Cup cookie," Dr. Miller says.

He notes that there are products that can make breasts larger, adding that women who have taken birth control pills have seen some measure of this effect.

However, relying on hormones as a method of breast augmentation can lead to serious dangers.

"Whether it's in a cookie, or a bottle, or a syringe, estrogen's estrogen," Dr. Miller says. "The bottom line is that you're treating people with estrogen or estrogen look-alikes that are having a chemical effect not just on your breasts but on other systems in your body."

And considering that consumers don't have to seek physician involvement to purchase the cookies, they may not even be aware of the potential risks associated with the cookies' breast enhancing ingredient.

If Something Sounds Too Good to Be True…

"Estrogen at high doses, at the doses that you would need to have a significant breast augmentation from that estrogen, also carries with it significant risks," Dr. Miller stresses. "Risks of blood clots, thrombal phlebitis, pulmonary embolism, and those risks, the risks you read on the bottle of your birth control pill," Dr. Miller warns, "are even greater in the higher dosages that would be required to produce the effect that we're discussing."

If women eat extra cookies, they may see an additional increase in size, but it could be at the expense of their health. And, according to Dr. Miller, women aren't guaranteed an increase in cup size even if they do eat additional cookies.

"How much can you really gain from it and is that really the answer?" Dr. Miller asks. "That's the problem with getting your medical treatment through a cookie… you don't have dosage control and the ability to really be precise as far as what you're getting and how much."

What Happens When You Stop Eating the Cookies?

Many women who experienced an increase in cup size after taking estrogen in birth control pills did not see continued growth when they stop using the pill. Instead, most women's breasts returned to their previous size.

Dr. Miller believes the same concept applies to the F-Cup cookie.

"Eat a bunch of cookies and gain 10 pounds, and your breasts probably will grow," Dr. Miller muses. "You probably don't even need hormones in the cookies. And then you stop eating the cookies and your breasts will get smaller again."

Dr. Miller also says a "deflationary effect" can occur if the breasts increase, then decrease, in size. This weight loss in the breasts can lead to increased skin laxity.

"When you start eating the F-Cup cookie, are you dooming yourself to continue to eat the cookie or else you'll be condemned to drooping or, you know, sagging breasts?" Dr. Miller asks, making a visible effort to control his smile. "All these things need to be things that somebody thinks about before they start moving away from Chips Ahoy and over to the F-Cup cookie."

And the Rumor Patrol Verdict Is…

After calling this story in for questioning and meeting with our expert, Dr. Scott Miller, the DocShop Rumor Patrol team has found the makers of the F-Cup cookie guilty of false advertising!

"I think for a woman who is interested in increasing her cup size, she needs to have a consultation with an ethical, board-certified plastic surgeon and discuss what the various options are," Dr. Miller advises.

After all, surgical breast augmentation remains the only permanent, effective treatment to increase bust size.

"At the end of the day, it delivers on its promise, which is more than you can say for the F-Cup cookie… and all the other pretenders that didn't pan out for people. It's not that every woman should have a breast augmentation or needs a breast augmentation," Dr. Miller says, "but if you're going to do it you should do it right."

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1

I want to increase the size of my breast without any surgery.Pls. suggest.Age-39,size-32.

sima
about 1 year ago

2

Actually, the japanese F Cup is aboutt the equivalent to a UK 34E and the US 34DD; so I suppose tht makes results seem more attainable. I dunno =S X

Mairakina
about 1 year ago

3

were 13 we want our boobs bigerr whatshelwe do

sammie&liv
about 1 year ago

4

If you're relying on a gimmick to make your breasts larger (especially with estrogen), you're going to get what you pay for. It's like how people want to eat diet foods instead of exercising to lose weight. If you're only 13 and want larger breasts, wait until you turn 18 otherwise you're probably going to spend money on a surgery you don't need. Mine are a DD and if I had plastic surgery when I was unhappy about the size, I'd probably be able to fit my head in my bra now (which was always my fear growing up).

Lauren Glenn
about 1 year ago

5

to make your boobs bigger eat sesame seeds and massage your booobies. perverted as it may sound it does work

elziiee&moyee
about 1 year ago

6

Im 17 and im only a B34 and im worried cause ill be 18 in march and iv had this same size scense about 15 .... everyone in my family has either c-cups or D-cups ... i dont understand and wish i could at least get a c- cup ... iv thought about taking these estrogen pills but i dont know what the risks are. I also dont want to have to resort to surgery. I also am wondering if it has anything to do with my weight which is some else id like to increase im only 128 and i used to weight about 145 ... please help me i dont understand and i really want to be happy with my self

Brittany
about 1 year ago

7

There are natural and herbal remedies for what you are going through. i am 32 years old with a bust size of 32B (if i can still use the term bust). I recently researched on 10 breast enhancement products before ordering. I'm into my 3rd bottle (3rd month) of natural breast pills. My breast have increased 1 cup size at least to a 34B.

Eelynn
about 1 year ago

8

i what my boobs to grow faster li

diablita
about 1 year ago

9

I am 18yrs old and i have size A34's, which seems not to grow since i was 15yrs old! everyone in my family has double D's and i lack the breast in my family. i feel bad bout the size of my breast. i am skinny and i weigh 120! i want to feel good about my body and to have my lover paying attention to me not some other girl who has bigger ones than i do..Please help me! is there anything i can take to make my breast bigger in a short period of a time?

Kayla
about 1 year ago

10

Be happy with what you have!! I too wanted larger breast but then I spoke with family members and friends that had large breast. They had back problems, problems buying clothes, problems with the way people treated them. I gave myself time. As I got older, my breast got bigger. If your 13 talkin about wanting big breast , please wait until your at least 21. You never know when you will get your growth spurt. You should also think about the real reason why you want bigger breast, I mean really think, because your breast do not define who you are and should not be the sole reason for your happiness. If you want bigger breast it's because you want guys(or girls, whichever your preference) to notice them. It is a sexual thing. You should feel good about your body no matter what. There are people out there that have one big boob and one little boob or extra nipples, be happy that you are not them:)

Mari
about 1 year ago

11

I plan on getting surgery at some point to even mine out (I'm one of those big boob little boob girls :)) The different is almost a cup in different, but still not too noticable (to most but me). I'm still really iffy about doing it because I don't know how I'll react to it.

I'm already a 34 D/DD depending on the bra and big breasts are not all they're cracked up to be, I mean they get saggy quicker, back problems, etc. It's just like a tattoo, wait a while (a long while if you're only 13, that's the age I was when mine sprouted from an A to a C in one month, ahh!)

Oh yeah, one more thing. Stretch marks. The quicker they grow the worse the stretch marks, and those don't go away. Especially if your skin isn't the most resiliant.

All I'm saying in this long ramble is, wait. See how you feel about them later, and they're is almost nothing that will increase your bust without wearing off at some point.

Dani
11 months ago

12

Ugh gals Frankly I don't buy into a guy trying to sell me plastic barbie boobies.

As for plant estrogens they are NOT the same as chemical synthesized estrogens.

I've been put on both and ya theres a difference.

These cookies actually are more likely to help with hormonal imabalances and pms.
However, (Yes i eat the cookies lol) I have had a full cup size increase without having ANY weight increase. Actually I've lost some midriff weight and some of the weight from the backs of my arms.

I bought these cookies on a whim. one of those what the heck is that? o.O Tried them and noticed that I had less moodswings.

I actually am monitored pretty well healthwise and I'm doing alright.Actually given my pre-existing health conditions I'm doing better than my doctors expected.

Take care of yourself properly eat right and get exercise.
If you do decide to try these 2 a day one at breakfast and oen at lunch the first TWO days and then ONE a day in the morning is ok.More than that and you may really make yourself sick too much of ANYTHING will make you sick.

Also girls if you're in your teens I know its hard but don't worry about your breast size believe me in most cases they will grow on their own and messing with your hormones then is really a bad idea.

As for the off the cookie end of things.My boobs were fine and my body went back to its normal self otherwise. No booby shrinkies or saggies.

These are a godsend for post- and peri-menopausal mood swings though and they do have a really nice effect on your skin.

I'd say good for hormonal balancing more than anything else but I honestly don't really care if i have teenty boobies or big boobies.

Frankly I've had big boobs before E cup and it just made my poor back hurt so FORGET that lol. Seriously girls guys may O.O at them but honestly they should notice you for you not your boobs alone or it just isn't gona last.

Alexis
11 months ago

13

i find it funny that plastic surgeons are the only ones asked about this stuff. it threatens their industry so of course they'll say it doesn't work! I spent a year using my own mix of herbs and massage and i gained over a full cup size! IT'S BEEN 2.5 YEARS SINCE AND I HAVE KEPT THE GROWTH!!! and i lost weight while i was on my program. the USA is so brainwashed and lazy to think that there are no alternatives to shoving plastic into your chest cavity.

Kate
9 months ago

14

hi,actually i just wan to buy the fcupcake and fcup tea for try,bcox many ppl oso said got good effect,but after read wat doc said,i feel disapointed of it..and realy dun have any idea to increase my brease without do massaga or eat sm pill....hm...im 22 years old from malaysia,sabah..size just 32 a cup,can teach me hw to increase it without do any excercise?

wendy
6 months ago

15

i dont think theres a natural way to really increase breast size a whole cup or more. You can try push up bras, creams, pills, but the only way to have larger and fuller breasts, is breast augmentation.

jenny@make bigger breasts
5 months ago

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