Injection breast augmentation is a non-surgical cosmetic treatment method that uses injectable fillers to enhance the volume and shape of the breasts. With the development of plastic surgery technology, injection breast augmentation has gradually become one of the options for some women to improve breast shape. Although this method has some advantages over traditional surgical breast augmentation, such as less trauma, faster recovery, and no need for large-scale surgical incisions, it also has some risks and potential complications. This article will discuss in detail the risks associated with injection breast augmentation to help those seeking beauty better understand the safety and adaptability of such surgery.
1. Common types of fillers for breast augmentation injections
In the process of breast augmentation injection, common fillers mainly include the following categories:
1. Autologous fat injection
Autologous fat injection breast augmentation is achieved by extracting fat from other parts of the body (such as the abdomen, thighs, etc.) and then injecting it into the breasts to achieve the breast augmentation effect.
Advantages: No rejection reaction, natural effect.
Disadvantages: The fat may be absorbed by the body, resulting in unstable breast enhancement effects.
2. Hyaluronic acid injection
Hyaluronic acid is a common filling material widely used for injection in facial plastic surgery and other parts of the body. It can provide an immediate plumping effect.
Advantages: Immediate effect, reversible effect.
Disadvantages: Limited duration, usually requires regular refilling injections.
3. Medical silicone injection
Medical silicone liquid is a harder filler that can provide more lasting support for the breasts.
Advantages: Breast enhancement effect is more lasting.
Disadvantages: There is a risk of liquid leakage, and once a problem occurs, it is more complicated to deal with.
2. Common risks of breast augmentation injections
Although breast enhancement injections are a relatively safe treatment, any surgery or treatment carries certain risks, and understanding these risks can help patients make more informed choices when making decisions.
1. Injection site infection
Any form of injection carries a risk of infection, especially if the procedure is not standardized or the injection environment is unclean. After breast augmentation injection, if the patient does not strictly follow the doctor's instructions for care, bacteria may enter the body and cause local infection.
Symptoms of infection: redness, swelling, fever, increased pain, pus at the injection site, etc.
2. Filling displacement or deformation
One potential risk of injectable fillers is that their position within the breast may shift or deform, resulting in an unnatural or even asymmetrical breast augmentation effect. In the case of autologous fat injection, the fat may be absorbed by the body, causing a reduction in the volume of the injection site, thus affecting the overall effect.
Common manifestations: unnatural breast shape, lumps, sunken breasts, etc.
3. Allergic reaction and rejection reaction
Especially when using non-autologous substances (such as hyaluronic acid, silicone, etc.) as fillers, it may cause allergic reactions or rejection reactions, manifested as local redness, swelling, inflammation or abnormal pain. In some cases, this allergic reaction may lead to long-term breast discomfort or complications.
Allergic symptoms: itching, redness, swelling, tenderness, and nodules at the injection site.
4. Skin necrosis
In some cases, if the injection is not performed properly, the injection enters an inappropriate area or the amount is too much, it may cause poor local blood circulation, thereby causing the risk of skin necrosis.
Symptoms of necrosis: darkening of the skin, ulceration, severe local pain, etc.
5. Damage to the breast
During the process of breast augmentation by injection, if the operation is not done carefully, it may damage the breast tissue and cause impaired breast function. In severe cases, it may affect the ability to breastfeed and even affect the health of the breast.
Symptoms of injury: breast tenderness, breast lumps, discomfort during breastfeeding, etc.
6. Edema and congestion
One of the common short-term complications after breast augmentation by injection is edema, especially when autologous fat injection is used. Local edema may occur at the injection site, and local congestion may also occur, especially if the operation is not standardized.
Symptoms of edema: swollen breasts, tight skin, and a hard feel.
7. Interference between breast glands and imaging examinations
After breast augmentation injections, the filler may affect breast imaging examinations, especially during mammograms, which may cause blurred breast images or misinterpretation. This makes early diagnosis and screening of breast diseases difficult and increases the risk of missed diagnosis.
Clinical manifestations: Abnormalities found in breast imaging examinations (such as mammography) may require additional examinations or reexaminations.
8. Pain and discomfort after injection
Different degrees of pain and discomfort may occur after the injection, especially in the early postoperative period. Some patients may feel chest tightness, heaviness, distension and other discomforts.
Pain symptoms: tenderness at the injection site, breast tenderness, especially when pressed.
How to reduce the risk of breast augmentation injections
Although there are risks associated with breast augmentation injections, these risks can be effectively reduced through reasonable selection, standardized operation, and postoperative care. The following are some key measures to reduce the risks:
1. Choose a regular medical institution and professional doctor
Formal medical institutions have strict operating standards and equipment guarantees to ensure the safety of the operation. Selecting experienced plastic surgeons to perform the operation can minimize surgical risks.
2. Strictly follow postoperative care
Postoperative care is crucial to reducing complications, especially to avoid further aggravation of postoperative discomfort and reduce the risk of infection, displacement, etc. Patients should undergo regular check-ups as prescribed by the doctor and avoid strenuous activities, massage or pressure on the injection site.
3. Individualized treatment plan
Different patients have different physical conditions. The choice of filler, injection amount and injection method should be determined according to individual circumstances. Especially during fat extraction and injection, one needs to do what one can and avoid excessive injection.
4. Adequate preoperative evaluation
Before performing breast augmentation injections, the doctor should conduct a thorough assessment of the patient to understand her physical condition, allergy history, specific breast conditions, etc., to rule out factors that may contraindicate the procedure.
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Although breast augmentation by injection is technically relatively simple, it also involves certain risks. When choosing this type of treatment, patients should fully understand the possible complications, communicate fully with professional doctors, make good preoperative and intraoperative preparations and postoperative care, and choose regular medical institutions, experienced professional doctors, appropriate fillers and individualized treatment plans to minimize risks and ensure the safety and durability of treatment effects.