Ästhetik am Isartor
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Journal15 January 2021

Does the pill make your breasts bigger?

Hormonal contraception acts on the breast tissue — temporary fluctuations in volume and a feeling of tightness occur. A permanent enlargement of the breast through the pill is not to be expected medically. In this article we explain the hormonal background and which expectations are realistic.

What happens hormonally?

Oestrogen and progestin in the pill lead temporarily to water retention in the breast tissue. Patients report a breast enlarged by about half a cup size in the first 1-3 cycles.

This change is NOT permanent — when the pill is stopped, the volume typically returns to its initial state.

What about breast implants or fat transfer?

Anyone who wants a permanent increase in volume has two plastic-surgical options: CE-certified silicone implants or the body's own fat transfer (fat grafting). Both procedures allow a marked change of 1-3 cup sizes (implants) or of half a cup size per session (fat transfer).

Before every treatment we hold a medical informed-consent consultation (chargeable at €100). Flat-rate advertised prices are contrary to § 11 HWG (German Health Advertising Act).

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Hormonal influences act temporarily — a permanent enlargement is not to be expected.

Conclusion

The pill can influence breast volume in the short term, but it cannot enlarge it permanently. For a lasting result, medical advice is the first step.

Next step

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Dr. Fabian Weinschenk, specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, at the Ästhetik am Isartor practice on Isartorplatz in Munich
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Dr. Fabian Weinschenk
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery (Facharzt)