Many women contemplate having cosmetic surgery yet are not so keen on going under the knife. So a new treatment which promises bigger breasts without the need for cosmetic surgery looks set to be a fantastic alternative solution.

Most women are probably familiar with breast and cleavage enhancers such as push-up and padded bras, and ‘chicken fillets’. For those used to these little aids, the TLC Breast Enhancement may be a good treatment to try. TLC uses intense pulsed light (IPL) to help firm the breasts or increase their size.

No needles or incisions are made and as the treatment lasts just 30 minutes, it can be done during a lunch break. Best of all, there are no tell-tale signs that you have had the treatment so no-one should notice where you have been.

The treatment is said to mimic natural processes in the body. During puberty, oestrogens are produced by a woman’s body. The size, shape and fullness of the breasts depend on the amount of tissue the hormone formed. Then, if a woman gets pregnant, during pregnancy the body will again starts creating these hormones, causing the breasts to enlarge. The micro-beam from the treatment laser encourages oestrogen production, thereby mimicing the natural growth in puberty and pregnancy.

During a treatment session, a handpiece is moved over the breasts, emitting a micro-beam. This activates nerves within the breasts increasing blood pressure in the capillaries, promoting microcirculation, thickening connective tissue and encouraging the breast cells to enlarge. The collagen fibres should also begin to tighten meaning the breast area should start to firm up.

There will be no discernable different immediately after treatment as patients will required two treatments for around three months before a difference is seen. Patients may find that the area is slightly tingly thanks to the reactivation of the nerves, however there should be no other significant side effects.

Not everyone is suitable for the TLC IPL treatment. Women looking to increase their bust size by more than two cups will be disappointed with the results. Anyone with E cups or above will also probably not benefit from this treatment.

The ideal patient is someone who has an A to C cup and who is looking to increase their bust size by one or two cup sizes and/or tone their breast area up. Expect to pay around £1,500 for six sessions.

One word of caution is that although it is widely believed that IPL can improve the look and tone of the skin, there are no studies as yet to show that IPL can increase the bust size by any significant amount.