Breast enhancement pills are not FDA approved.
Prescription drugs undergo strenuous study to get approval from the Food and Drug Administration. So far, no breast-enhancement pills or creams have passed muster. Without FDA approval, doctors are unlikely to prescribe them.
Questionable Claims
In a quick Internet search, it's easy to find companies claiming their products are made in an "FDA-approved lab," which isn't the same as selling an FDA-approved drug. Shoppers should be skeptical. The FDA has cracked down on companies that overstate their claims.
FDA Rules
In a 2005 warning letter to a Florida company, the FDA said the company couldn't claim its "breast enhancement gel was designed to help tighten, lift and firm breast appearance." FDA rules allow companies to mention certain benefits of dietary supplements, but if a company says its product prevents or treats a specific condition, then it's subject to stricter regulation.
Current Consumer Choices
As of September 2010, the FDA website lists only surgical implants as approved breast enhancement. Sari Harrar wrote a 2009 O Magazine article that states doctors in Europe and elsewhere are studying the effectiveness of injecting fat into the breasts. Until this or other methods get federal approval, women who want breast enhancements can opt for implant surgery or take their chances on over-the-counter products. A better option, as TheBreastSite.com suggests, is for women to be happy with the breasts they have.
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