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Posted on: 12/15/2005
Question
If you have an eating disorder, one that is not as extreme as anorexia or bulemia, but you cut down the amount of food you eat and your breasts decrease in size; is it possible for them to grow again if you start eating more?
Answer
You need to see an eating disorder specialist even if you feel "it is not as extreme." Please call your doctor so she can refer you. It's very important.
That said, breasts are made partially of fatty tissue so once your body recovers from poor nutrition, the normal fat and muscle tissue (and bones!) will return throughout your body.