Whether one likes it or not, breasts have become the focus of human attention since time immemorial. Beauty of a woman is often judged by the size of her bust and not by her facial features, and this is typically true in a male-dominated society. Whatever be the case, such attitudes are making women more and more conscious of their breasts. Those women who are blessed with a fair sized bust are the luckier ones; but in women with a smaller bust, it requires quite a bit of an effort to enlarge their bust.

First and foremost, it is necessary to understand the difference between breast enlargement and breast enhancement. Enlargement refers to simply an increase in the size of the breasts; but enhancement means improving their overall look, which includes working on their shape, size, texture and firmness. Breast enlargement is much simpler and quicker to achieve; but for breast enlargement, constant care and maintenance of the breasts is required.

To achieve breast enlargement, women prefer the breast augmentation surgery. This is the quickest method and the results are very quick and obvious. In breast augmentation surgery, the surgeon will place implants in the breasts. There are two types of implants that are commonly used:

Silicone gel implants – These implants are composed entirely of silicone gel. Silicone is a material that provides the necessary elasticity to the breasts. Though once commonly used, today the use of silicone gel implants is banned. This is because clinical tests have proved that silicone gel can cause cancers in some women if used as a transplanting material.

Saline implants – With the silicone gel implants coming under fire, the saline implants are the ones that are being widely used nowadays. These implants also contain a silicone shell, but they are filled inside with saline gels, which are harmless to the human body.

There are two basic shapes in which implants are designed. The round implants are the much too common ones; they are round in shape as their name suggests. But the more popular ones are the teardrop shaped ones. The teardrop shaped implants perfectly complement the natural shape of the breasts. But they are more expensive than the round implants.

In order to insert the implant, the surgeon begins by making an incision at the base of the breast. Then the implant is very carefully placed between the muscles of the pectoral girdle and the overlying adipose layers of the breast. A great deal of skill in required in making the implants. Any mistake could lead to the breasts becoming asymmetrical, and it could be difficult to repair the situation. The problem is graver if teardrop implants are used. Therefore, teardrop implant surgeries are much costlier than round implant surgeries.

Despite the cost, women prefer augmentation surgeries – known scientifically as augmentation mammoplasty – because of the quick effects they show. These surgeries do not take much time, and the recuperation is also very quick. The woman can resume her job within a week. Earlier surgeries used to be a bit risky, but with saline implants they have become much safer. It is mostly in the celebrity circles that one finds women who have undergone breast enlargement surgeries.

One argument against breast enlargement surgery is that women who have undergone the surgery could lose their sexual sensations in the breasts, or may lose some of their physiological functions such as lactation. Though these arguments are unfounded medically, they are prime deterrents for women who wish to get their breasts enlarged the surgical way.

This is where natural methods of breast enlargement come in. Natural breast enlargement can be done by either using herbal remedies or by massaging techniques.

Several herbs like fennel, ginseng, ashwagandha, fenugreek, etc. have been prepared by experts and are being used by women all over the world to get their breasts enlarged. These could be in the form of pills, creams and sprays. The advantages of using herbal supplements are that they are very convenient to use. They are packaged in the form of small bottles, which can be carried easily wherever the woman goes without anyone knowing about her using them. Also it is ideal for women who are paranoid of going under the surgeon’s knife. Though slow-acting and not medically proven, several women are using herbal methods in order to get a more enviable bust line.

Massaging is done by different kinds of pressures applied on the breast so as to provide better circulation within. Circular motions are the most preferred ones. The nipples are pulled to their outermost limit in order to make the breasts suppler.

Even with massage techniques, there is widespread apprehension. Women using these methods do stress the need of regular massage so that the effects could be seen.

As a final word, it is necessary for women to first gain confidence in themselves and then to think about going in for breast enhancement. Most times, women have good busts but they lack the needed confidence with their own bodies.