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For those who are uncomfortable with undergoing breast augmentation surgery, there are a number of natural herbal breast enhancement alternatives available. Since it can be difficult to sift through the many breast enlargement pills and creams on today’s market, DocShop has compiled useful information about these different treatments. Please note that before taking any supplements, herbal or otherwise, you should always consult a physician.
What is Natural Breast Enhancement?
Breast enhancement supplements are designed to help women who desire larger, firmer, and healthier breasts, but don't want to undergo surgical breast augmentation. Natural breast enhancement supplements – pills, creams, and hormone treatments – are sold as painless, less costly, do-it-yourself alternatives to surgical breast augmentation.
Many women choose breast enlargement creams and pills over breast implant surgery because of the high cost of the latter. As a result, many cosmetic surgery offices have begun offering financing options for breast augmentation.
Do Natural Breast Enhancement Pills and Breast Enlargement Creams Work?
Although all natural herbal breast enlargement treatments claim to produce results, consumers must carefully research the specific products they are considering before purchasing them. Some women believe that various breast enhancement creams and pills have helped increase the size of their bust. It should be noted, however, that despite the thousands of natural breast enlargement products on the market, including creams, pills, lotions, neither the Better Business Bureau nor the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found evidence that natural breast enhancement products produce results. The FDA noted that, at best, these products and devices that are promoted as natural breast enlargement and enhancement solutions only strengthen the muscles that support the breasts.
Many breast enlargement pills and creams may have undesirable side effects. Consult a physician before taking any herbal breast enhancements and be sure to carefully research any possible side effects.
Herbal Breast Enhancement
Herbal breast enhancement products use either herbs and/or plants that contain compounds with hormone-like properties. A key ingredient in most herbal breast enhancement products is saw palmetto, an herb used widely in Europe to treat benign prostate enlargement. While it has been claimed that saw palmetto can increase a woman’s bust size, the herb's full effects on women and their bodies are not yet fully understood.
Currently there are very few published studies that examine the risks and side effects of using herbal breast enhancement products. There are some companies that have conducted their own herbal breast enhancement research, though the information in these studies has not been published in medical journals, and thus the details, accuracy, and quality of these studies are unknown.
While plants with hormone-like effects may exhibit properties that can help protect against cancer, the herbs used in some herbal breast enhancement products may not be considered safe at the doses recommended by certain companies. There may be a greater risk of adverse side effects in women who suffer from fibrocystic breasts, endometriosis, and gallbladder disease, as well as in women who are pregnant, nursing, taking oral contraceptives, at risk of breast cancer, or undergoing hormone replacement therapy.
Consult a Surgeon near You
Though there are a number of natural herbal breast enhancement pills and creams available, breast augmentation surgery is the only sure way to achieve breast enlargement. When deciding among pills, creams, and surgery, it is a good idea to speak with a cosmetic surgeon so you can make a fully informed choice. Through DocShop you can schedule a one-on-one consultation with a cosmetic surgeon in your area to learn more about your options for breast enhancement.



