Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: November 6, 2005
Here is our list of frequently asked questions. If you would like to submit a question to us, please click here.
- What is NBE (Natural Breast Enlargement)?
- Do these alternative methods really work to increase the breast size?
- What are the methods of natural breast enlargement?
- Are there any permanent methods of natural breast enlargement?
- Is there such thing as non-surgical natural breast reduction?
- Do you have before and after pictures of natural breast enlargement?
What is NBE (Natural Breast Enlargement)?
Generally, natural breast enlargement, also known informally as NBE, is any method of increasing the breast size that does not involve surgery. Such methods include the use of herbs, glandulars (derived from animals), pills, liquids, creams, lotions, vacuum devices, chest exercises, hypnosis, massages, special bras, and bra inserts (ex. foam, silicone, etc.). This website mainly focuses on natural breast enlargement methods, but we do discuss about breast implant surgery as well.
People often view the term "natural breast enlargement" as contradicting itself; some argue that ingesting herbs or other products into the body for the purpose of breast enlargement is unnatural since the natural thing to do would be to leave the breasts the way they are. But for the purposes of this website and other online sources, we will use the term "natural breast enlargement" to refer to non-surgical breast enlargement.
Natural breast enlargement itself is a debatable issue. This website attempts to view both sides of the debate, which are (a) natural breast enlargement does not work and (b) natural breast enlargement does work. We have yet to see proof that natural breast enlargement actually works, and we try to gather information that either supports or counters the idea. If you have any information about natural breast enlargement that you would like share, please feel free to contact us.
Do these alternative methods really work to increase the breast size?
So far, we do not know for sure. Our goal is to find out if there is a way to increase the breast size that does not involve weight gain, pregnancy, or breast augmentation surgery, the most well-known methods of increasing breast size. We encourage anyone who visits this site to let us know about their results with alternative breast enlargement methods if they are comfortable with sharing them. We respect your privacy if you wish to be anonymous or do not want your personal information published.
What are the methods of natural breast enlargement?
Methods of natural or alternative breast enlargement include:
- Internal (pills/liquid: herbs, bovine ovary)
- Topical (creams/lotions)
- Device (vacuum bras, massagers, pumps)
- Exercise
- Hypnosis
- Massage
- Temporary (bras, inserts)
For more information about the various natural breast enlargment methods, visit our "Methods" section, or click here.
Are there any permanent methods of natural breast enlargement?
Some companies claim that their methods are permanent even after stopping, while others claim that you must continue using their method or product in order to maintain results. In a way, we could view that no method of natural breast enlargement is permanent since weight change and pregancy can cause breasts to increase or decrease in size as well, even after using a method of natural breast enlargement. But for simplicity, we will approach the term "permanent" as "actual growth in the breast tissue," and NOT as temporary fluid (water) retention in the breasts.
We do not know if methods that involve taking pills (herbs or bovine ovary) or applying topicals (creams/lotions) are permanent or temporary. Some companies claim that these types of products are permanent methods while others do not. Device methods, such as vacuums, massagers, and pumps, claim to produce permanent breast tissue growth. Exercise methods do NOT increase the breast size; they only increase the chest muscles which lie behind the breast. This may result in breasts that appear to be larger, and may also cause the breasts to become perkier (less droopy). Methods that are always temporary include push-up bras, padded bras, water bras, air bras, foam inserts, and silicone inserts.
Also, breast implants are not permanent either; the U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearly states on their website that breast implants do not last forever <http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/breastimplants/>. However, women may want to choose breast augmentation surgery because it is guaranteed to increase the breast size without weight gain or pregnancy.
For more information about whether natural breast enlargement methods are permanent or temporary, click here.
Is there such thing as non-surgical natural breast reduction?
NBE Quest mainly researches natural methods of breast enlargement; however, we are open to all methods, natural or surgical, of breast enhancement. Enhancement may include surgical breast augmentation, natural breast enlargement, surgical breast reduction, and natural breast reduction.
For some individuals, weight loss can decrease the size of the breasts. An abstract from the Journal of Women's Imaging shows that weight loss and weight gain can affect breast size <http://www.jwijournal.com/pt/re/jwi/abstract.00130747-200111000-00004.htm>. Remember though, this is most likely overall body weight loss, so the whole body loses weight, not just the breasts. You can visit your doctor or nutritionist to find out what a healthy body weight would be for you.
Some people would suggest doing chest exercises to give the breasts a more "lifted" appearance. This does not decrease the breast size itself (which is determined by fat), but strengthens the muscles behind them. For some non-surgical breast reduction suggestions, you can visit http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art31935.asp .
We have found one natural breast reduction product. It is an herbal pill called Alexia. Once again, there is no clinical research that proves the effectiveness of herbal pills for changing the breast size.
For some women, breast reduction surgery is the only noticeably effective way to decrease their breast size. These women may have breasts that are so large that they cause back pain and other physical discomforts.
Do you have before and after pictures of natural breast enlargement?
If you would like to view before and after pictures of natural breast enlargement, please visit our members' photo albums at http://groups.msn.com/NBEQuest/shoebox.msnw . Please remember that these pictures are uploaded to our forum by our members, and they are NOT from clinical studies. For security and privacy concerns, we have made it so that you have to join our discussion forum if you would like to view the content. Please feel free to contact us if you have difficulty joining our forum, and we will be happy to help you.