This is a recurring question among girls, since the breasts contribute to a girl’s self-image. But if nature has bestowed you with smaller pairs – considering the fact that an over-sexualised media and society places a high emphasis on large breasts -, should you be bothered enough to want to alter them? Before you reach any conclusions, let’s consider a few things.
Just like eye and skin colour or height, a girl’s genes decide her breast size. If you are in your teens, your breasts may still grow and change, but they may also have reached their final size. You won’t know until you have finished growing. For most girls, that’s in their late teens to early twenties.
Many products claim to boost breast size, but save your money: They don’t work. Some girls are happier with their appearance when they wear padded bras. Others find that certain styles of tops and dresses are more flattering than others.
If despite these “cosmetic fashion cures” you are still concerned about the size or development of your breasts, talk to your doctor or gynaecologist, or a mature female. Everyone goes through times when they don’t like parts of their bodies — it’s a normal part of getting used to a changing body. Even girls with large breasts can be unhappy and wish their breasts were smaller. Some find that their backs or shoulders hurt, or that large breasts attract unwanted attention.
The only way to permanently change breast size is through cosmetic surgery, which comes with its own risks (and expense). Doctors usually prefer that girls wait until development is complete before getting surgery. But if you have seen episodes of the Cable TV programme BOTCHED – about cosmetic surgeries gone bad, and the sufferers’ regrets – you will certainly want to think twice about this option.
And as I like saying:
You are more than just your body, you are the total package – that is, your entire person. Believe that!
