Breast augmentation for those who do not want to use silicone implants can be done mainly with the application of hyaluronic acid by the plastic surgeon, but its effect lasts for up to 2 years because the body absorbs the product and because of this need to be repeated after this time.
Other alternatives may be the laser procedure, done by the dermatologist, use of cosmetic creams and physical exercises, because although they do not cause a significant increase, they help to improve the appearance and raise the breasts.
Filling the breasts with hyaluronic acid
This cosmetic procedure is done with the application by the plastic surgeon of about 100 to 250 ml of hyaluronic acid in the breasts, which makes it increase in volume and have a firmer look. The procedure is done with local anesthesia and, therefore, you do not need to stay hospitalized, and you can return home the same day.
Although good esthetic effects, the acid is reabsorbed in up to 2 years, and its effects are temporary, and in addition, it can cause inflammation and scarring within the breasts, and may even mean an increased risk for other diseases of the breast, such as the cancer. Learn more about the risks and care of using hyaluronic acid to increase breasts.
Other ways to increase breasts
There are ways to help increase breasts, not with the same volume of surgery, but with good effects to improve the look of the region, such as:
- Creams : There are creams based on natural phytosterol such as Boost Serum, Commipheroline, Voluform or Boob Job, for example, which promise to increase breast up to 2 cm as continuous use, in addition to giving a firmer look, but the results are also temporary;
- Bras : Bras can be used with fill to enlarge the breasts, and the younger ones have more and more natural appearance. There are even bras with bumps that help raise the breast, giving a firmer look;
- Physical activity : There are bodybuilding exercises that can leave the breasts firmer and toned, although they do not provide significant increase, such as crunches, supine and flying sets, for example. The ideal is to talk with the physical educator to schedule exercises according to the goals of each person. Here are some examples of exercises that help boost the chest.
- Laser : it is a procedure with pulsed light, which acts on the breast increasing circulation and reaffirming the skin, which promises a small increase and greater firmness of the breasts, however, the procedure does not cause definitive effects, needing to repeat frequently;
- Mastopexy is a type of surgery that does not use silicone and helps improve the appearance of breasts. Although it does not enlarge the breasts, it helps lift and remove the sagging appearance of the breasts. Learn more about how mastopexy surgery is done.
The use of hormonal drugs such as Perlutan, Estradiol or Growth Hormone for breast augmentation is not recommended because they cause various side effects such as fluid retention, increased pressure and even the risk of thrombosis.
