Hyaluronic acid breast augmentation is considered the safest method today. Before the advent of this method, mammoplasty was used.
The surgery was performed on the thorax, into which the implants were inserted. The chest was increased by various sizes, but it didn't look natural.
At the same time, no one could fully guarantee that the operation would go smoothly. The advent of this method of breast augmentation exposes women to fewer risks.
How are breasts augmented with hyaluronic acid?
Many have heard of hyaluronic acid. Someone knows it as the main component of synovial fluid, providing lubrication to articular cartilage in connective tissues, and someone has heard of it in the world of cosmetology.
In particular, it has become known for maintaining the firmness and elasticity of the skin. How did this happen?
Hyaluronic acid has the unique ability to attract and retain water like a sponge, providing volume and hydration to tissues.
It is thanks to this characteristic that this polysaccharide has been used successfully in plastic surgery for breast augmentation.
This technique allows you to obtain the desired breast size without having to resort to surgery.
Breast augmentation is done by gel injections, that is, dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
Since the molecules of this polysaccharide are large and retain a large amount of water, their consistency is similar to that of a thick gel. To enlarge the breasts one size, approximately 300 ml of gel is required.
How is the procedure performed? The procedure is painful, so it is done under local anesthesia. Before the operation, all necessary tests are taken and the day of the operation is designated.
Non-surgical breast augmentation takes approximately 40 minutes. The drug is injected into the chest with a cannula.
This is a special tube that looks like a pen and replaces a needle. At the injection site, perforations remain, over which cosmetic sutures are applied.
The breast is given exactly the shape that the patient wishes to have. It is very important that the procedure is carried out by an experienced specialist, because not all doctors can correctly insert the gel into the breast.
After the procedure is finished, on days 2 and 3, unpleasant pains and burning sensation appear in the area of the mammary glands. Redness of the breast skin, bruising and itching are also possible. All these symptoms will go away soon.
Recovery period
Within 1 month, the patient should not expose the upper body to physical activity. Both excessive heat and cold are contraindicated.
You cannot put pressure on the mammary gland, that is, massage it or sleep on it, since the gel can dislodge and the breast becomes deformed.
To support the bust, it is recommended to wear a compression garment. The recovery period depends on the age of the patient, the quality of the epidermis, the amount of gel injected and the lifestyle.
Duration of effect
Fillers are divided into absorbable and non-absorbable. Injections of the first type are mainly used for breast augmentation, since they are based on hyaluronic acid, which dissolves quickly.
The effect of its influence is temporary, from 6 months to a year. Nonabsorbable injections are dangerous due to the development of various complications, which is why they are practically not used.
Botox breast augmentation is often mistaken for dermal fillers. The difference is that Botox preparations are harmful to the body as they contain the botulism toxin.
A gel with hyaluronic acid is a filler that increases the volume of tissues.
What type of breast fillers are used?
There are many different hyaluronic acid fillers available for breast augmentation.
Since they differ from each other in their properties, a specialist should select them, based on the characteristics of the skin and mammary glands of the patient.
One more point must be taken into account: the gel with hyaluron has an antidote. It is a special enzyme called hyaluronidase. It is capable of destroying the failed result.
Contraindications and complications.
Does hyaluronic acid breast augmentation have contraindications? There are several cases in which it is impossible to use a gel for breast augmentation.
Contraindications include any breast neoplasm, both benign and malignant.
Such operations are not carried out even when a woman is planning a pregnancy, as unabsorbed gel residues can squeeze the milk ducts during lactation. In the case of autoimmune diseases, interventions in the mammary gland are contraindicated.
When performing an ultrasound of the mammary glands or an X-ray examination, the cysts do not differ from the accumulation of fillers and are often confused.
This makes it difficult to examine the organ for possible neoplasms. Palpation also makes diagnosis difficult.
If the breasts become inflamed, surgery and antibiotics will be required for treatment.
For the sake of perfection, many women risk their health, not paying attention to contraindications.
The effect after the introduction of hyaluronic acid is undeniable and the result is tangible: the breast becomes elastic and smooth, and the skin is much younger.
But this result is temporary, so the procedure must be repeated. These interventions can have negative consequences.
Pros and cons of the procedure
This method is not suitable for women who have organ prolapse (ptosis). This procedure will only aggravate the problem.
Hyaluronic acid dissolves over time, but before that, no procedure related to the exposure of the mammary glands should be applied.
The fact that this procedure does little to damage the mammary gland is a great advantage, but after the administration of the drug in the mammary glands, due to the swelling of the hyaluronic acid, the soft tissues, vessels and ducts are compressed.
The drug, which occupies a certain space in the chest, acts on nearby tissues.
Why is hyaluronic acid breast augmentation prohibited in France? This method does not present any special risks or threats to health.
But as a precautionary measure in this country they decided to introduce a ban, since after the introduction of hyaluronic acid, the diagnosis of malignant tumors is enormously complicated.