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How to Reduce Breast Size Naturally

Medically reviewed by Catherine Hannan, M.D. — Written by Kiara Anthony — Updated on September 14, 2023

Remedies
Outlook

Several things, from dietary changes to exercise, can help to reduce breast size. Choosing well-fitting clothes can help to minimize the appearance of larger breasts.

Breast development occurs throughout a woman’s life. Some women may consider larger breasts a cosmetic asset. However, large breasts can come with a number of discomforts including back and neck pain.

The breasts are made up of adipose and glandular tissue with attached hormone receptors. Adipose tissue is the fatty tissue that fills the breast, while the glandular tissue — or breast tissue — is responsible for producing milk. Hormonal changes in the body can cause these tissues to expand and the breasts to enlarge over time. Other factors can have an effect as well. These include:

pregnancy
obesity
medication
genetics

7 home remedies

To avoid discomfort and increase mobility, some women opt for surgery to reduce their breast size. However, there are less invasive options to decrease breast size that you can try at home. Talk with your doctor before trying any of these home remedies.

1. Exercise

Regular exercise can help shed chest fat and strengthen the muscles underneath the breasts to reduce their size.

Because the breasts contain a portion of fat, focusing on cardio and high-intensity exercises can help shed weight faster and target problem areas. Aerobic exercises — such as stair climbing, cycling, and power walking — can speed up your metabolism and help you lose all-around body fat.

Strength training exercises like pushups can also tone the chest and change the appearance of breasts. Pushups can tighten and tone the chest muscles to reduce the overall size of the breast. However, strength training and targeted exercises alone won’t reduce breast size. Without cardio or a full body workout, some exercises can make the breasts appear larger.

Exercising for 30 minutes at least four times a week is recommended.

2. Diet

What you eat plays a part in the amount of fat you store in your body. Overall body fat can contribute to breast size.

Maintaining a balance of exercise and a healthy diet will optimize your weight loss and the decrease your breast size. Eating more calories than you burn causes you to accumulate fat and makes your breasts grow.

Lean meats, fish, fruits, and vegetables are foods that help to burn fat outside of your regular workout. Eating fewer processed foods and sweets will also help you shed pounds faster.

3. Green tea

Green tea is another natural remedy known to promote weight loss. Green tea contains a number of antioxidants and can boost your metabolism to burn fat and calories. This reduced fat buildup will help reduce the size of your breasts. Drinking green tea throughout the day can also increase your energy.

4. Ginger

Similar to green tea, ginger can help to stimulate your metabolism and burn excess fat throughout your body. While you can include it in your meals as a natural ingredient, nutritionists recommend drinking it as a tea three times a day to speed up your metabolism and boost weight loss effects.

5. Flax seed

Some fatty acids, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, are necessary for brain function, lowering blood pressure, and regulating hormones. This is essential in breast reduction since an imbalance in hormones can trigger growth.

Unfortunately, our bodies don’t naturally produce some of the nutrients we need to thrive. We have to get them from eating foods high in these substances. Flax seed — along with fish like salmon and tuna — is high in omega-3 fatty acids. It can help to regulate estrogen levels and ultimately decrease breast size. It’s also known for improving your digestive processes.

You can add flax seed to your foods or drink it with water. You may also be able to find nondairy flaxseed milk and ground flaxseed egg replacer at your local health food store.

6. Egg whites

Another way to reduce breast size is through improving skin tone. Breastfeeding, aging, and weight loss can cause the breasts to sag over time. Sometimes, this can make the breasts appear larger than they are. You can try an egg white mask to return elasticity to your breast skin.

Beat two egg whites until they form a foam, and then apply it to your breasts. Leave the mask on for 30 minutes and then remove it with warm water. As it begins to dry, you may notice a natural firming of your skin. However, this is temporary as the egg whites flake off or wash away.

7. Clothing

If natural remedies don’t work for you, you may be able to reduce the appearance of your breasts by wearing well-fitting clothes. Invest in a properly fitted bra that provides breast support and coverage. Also, wearing darker colors and monitoring the necklines of your shirt can take attention away from your bust.

Outlook

Though breast reduction surgery is a common option for decreasing breast size, there are other noninvasive options available to you. Before you pursue any natural remedies that may interfere with your medications, talk with your doctor.

If you begin to experience side effects or reactions to any of these remedies, call your doctor immediately. If none of these natural remedies reduce your breast size and associated neck and back pain, you may want to discuss breast surgery with your healthcare provider.

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Medically reviewed by Catherine Hannan, M.D. — Written by Kiara Anthony — Updated on September 14, 2023

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