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 chest, into which the implants were inserted. The chest was augmented in various sizes, but it looked unnatural.
At the same time, no one could give a full guarantee that the operation would go smoothly. The advent of this method of breast augmentation exposes women to less risk.
How are breasts augmented with hyaluronic acid?
Many have heard of hyaluronic acid. Someone knows it as the main component of the synovial fluid, which lubricates the articular cartilage of the connective tissues, and someone has heard of it in the world of cosmetology.
In particular, it has become known for maintaining the skin's firmness and elasticity. How does 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 successfully used in breast augmentation plastic surgery.
This technique allows you to obtain the desired breast size without resorting to surgery.
Breast augmentation is performed through gel injections, that is, dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
As the molecules of this polysaccharide are large and hold a large amount of water, its consistency is similar to a thick gel. To increase breast size, approximately 300 ml of gel is needed.
How is the procedure performed? The procedure is painful, so it is performed under local anesthesia. Before operation, all necessary tests are carried out and the day of operation is set.
Non-surgical breast augmentation takes approximately 40 minutes. The drug is injected into the chest through a cannula.
This is a special tube that looks like a feather and replaces a needle. At the injection site, punctures remain, to which cosmetic sutures are applied.
The breast is given exactly the shape the patient wants. It is very important that the procedure is performed by an experienced specialist, as not all doctors are able to correctly insert the gel into the breast.
After the end of the procedure, on days 2 and 3, unpleasant pain and a burning sensation appear in the region of the mammary glands. Redness of the breast skin, the formation of bruises, itching are also possible. All these symptoms will soon disappear.
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 press the mammary gland, that is, massage or sleep on it, as the gel can move and the breast is deformed.
To support the bust, the use of a compression strap is recommended. The recovery period depends on the patient's age, the quality of the epidermis, the amount of gel injected and the lifestyle.
Duration of effect
Fillers are divided into absorbable and non-absorbable. For breast enlargement, injections of the first type are mainly used, as they are based on hyaluronic acid, which dissolves quickly.
The effect of its influence is temporary - from 6 months to a year. Non-absorbable injections are dangerous due to the development of various complications, therefore, they are practically not used.
Breast augmentation with Botox is often confused with dermal fillers. The difference is that Botox preparations are harmful to the body, as they contain the botulism toxin.
A hyaluronic acid gel is a filler that increases tissue volume.
What type of breast filler is used?
There are many different hyaluronic acid fillers available for breast augmentation.
Because they differ in their properties, a specialist should select them based on the characteristics of the patient's skin and mammary glands.
One more point needs to be taken into account: the hyaluron gel has an antidote. It's a special enzyme called hyaluronidase. He is capable of destroying the unsuccessful result.
Contraindications and complications
Does breast augmentation with hyaluronic acid have contraindications? There are several cases where it is impossible to use a breast augmentation gel.
Contraindications include any breast cancer, both benign and malignant.
These operations are not performed even when the woman is planning a pregnancy, as the unabsorbed residue of the gel can compress the milk ducts during lactation. In the case of autoimmune diseases, interventions on the mammary gland are contraindicated.
When performing an ultrasound of the mammary glands or an X-ray examination, the cysts do not differ from filler accumulation 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 needed for treatment.
For the sake of perfection, many women risk their health by not paying attention to contraindications.
The effect after the introduction of hyaluronic acid is undeniable, and the result is tangible: the breast is elastic and fleshy and the skin much younger.
But this result is temporary, so you have to repeat the procedure. These interventions can lead to negative consequences.
Pros and cons of the procedure
This method is not suitable for women with organ prolapse (ptosis). This procedure will only make the problem worse.
Hyaluronic acid dissolves over time, but before that, no procedure related to the exposure of the mammary glands should be performed.
The fact that this procedure does little to damage the mammary gland is a great advantage, but after administering the drug to the mammary glands, due to the swelling of hyaluronic acid, the soft tissues, vessels and ducts are compressed.
The drug, occupying a certain space in the chest, acts on nearby tissues.
Why is breast augmentation with hyaluronic acid banned in France? This method poses no special health risks and threats.
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 very complicated.