Breast augmentation with hyaluronic acid is considered the safest method today. Before the advent of this method, mammoplasty was used.
A chest operation was performed in which the implants were placed. The breasts were enlarged by several sizes, but they looked unnatural.
At the same time, no one can give a full guarantee that the operation will be performed without complications. The advent of this method of breast augmentation puts women at lower risk.
How to enlarge breasts with hyaluronic acid?
Many have heard of hyaluronic acid. Some people know it as a major component of synovial fluid, which provides lubrication of articular cartilage in the connective tissues, and some have heard about it from the world of cosmetology.
In particular, it has become known to maintain skin firmness and elasticity. How does this work?
Hyaluronic acid has the unique ability to attract and retain water like a sponge, providing volume and hydration to tissues.
Due to this feature, this polysaccharide is used successfully in plastic surgery for breast augmentation.
This technique allows you to get the desired breast size without resorting to surgery.
Breast augmentation is performed by gel injections, namely dermal fillers based on hyaluronic acid.
Because the molecules of this polysaccharide are large and retain large amounts of water, it is similar in consistency to a thick gel. Approximately 300 ml of gel is needed to enlarge the breasts by one size.
How is the procedure performed? The procedure is painful, so it is performed under local anesthesia. Before the operation, all the necessary tests are performed and the day of the operation is appointed.
Non-surgical breast augmentation takes approximately 40 minutes. The drug is injected into the chest using a cannula.
This is a special tube that looks like a pen and replaces the needle. Punctures remain at the injection site, on which cosmetic sutures are applied.
The breast gets 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 properly place the gel in the breast.
After the end of the procedure, on days 2 and 3, unpleasant pains and a burning sensation appear in the area of the mammary glands. Reddening of the skin of the breast, formation of hematomas, 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. Excessive heat and cold are contraindicated.
You cannot put pressure on the mammary gland, namely massage it or sleep on it, as the gel can shift and the breast deforms.
To support the bust, it is recommended to wear a compression garment. The recovery period depends on the patient's age, the quality of the epidermis, the amount of gel injected and the lifestyle.
Duration of the effect
Fillers are divided into absorbable and non-absorbable. First type injections are mainly used for breast augmentation, 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 because of the development of various complications, so 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 because they contain the toxin of botulism.
Hyaluronic acid gel is a filler that increases the volume of tissues.
What breast fillers are used?
There are many different fillers with hyaluronic acid for breast augmentation.
As they differ from each other in their properties, the specialist must select them based on the characteristics of the skin and mammary glands of the patient.
Another point needs to be considered: the hyaluronic gel has an antidote. This is a special enzyme called hyaluronidase. He is able to destroy the failed result.
Contraindications and complications
Are breast augmentation with hyaluronic acid contraindicated? There are a number of cases where it is impossible to use breast augmentation gel.
Contraindications include any neoplasm of the breast, both benign and malignant.
Such operations are not performed even when a woman is planning a pregnancy, as unabsorbed gel residues can squeeze the milk ducts during breastfeeding. In autoimmune diseases, interventions in the mammary gland are contraindicated.
When performing an ultrasound scan of the mammary glands or 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 needed for treatment.
In the name of perfection, many women risk their health by ignoring the contraindications.
The effect after the introduction of hyaluronic acid is indisputable, and the result is tangible: the breast becomes elastic and dense, and the skin is much younger.
But this result is temporary, so you need to repeat the procedure. Such interventions can lead to negative consequences.
Pros and cons of the procedure
This method is not suitable for women who have organ prolapse (ptosis). This procedure will only exacerbate the problem.
Hyaluronic acid dissolves over time, but no mammary exposure procedures should be performed beforehand.
The fact that this procedure does not injure the mammary gland is a great advantage, but after the application of the drug in the mammary glands, due to swelling of hyaluronic acid, soft tissues, vessels and ducts are compressed.
The drug, which occupies a certain space in the chest, acts on nearby tissues.
Why is breast augmentation with hyaluronic acid banned in France? This method does not pose special risks and threats to health.
But as a precautionary measure in this country, they decided to introduce a ban, because after the introduction of hyaluronic acid, the diagnosis of malignant tumors is very complicated.