There are many methods for correcting bust size without the use of endoprostheses. These include: lipofilling, courses of hyaluronic acid injections, various physical exercises and wraps, laser therapy and myostimulation. Each of them is applicable in certain situations and requires different time to achieve results and material investments. Also, each method has certain disadvantages and differs in effectiveness.
In practice, the most effective and efficient method is breast augmentation using implants, but due to some prejudices and fears, patients are looking for alternative options. However, cosmetology with surgery has something to offer in return.
Why do some patients refuse implants?
There are patients who request to increase breast volume without the use of endoprostheses. This is due to the mistrust of implants that formed in society back in the last century at the dawn of plastic surgery. Women are afraid of the possibility of displacement or damage to the endoprosthesis, the risk of its rejection and a number of other possible complications.
In fact, modern implants and surgical techniques make it possible to reduce the risk of such consequences to a minimum, but many patients still have fears even after a long explanatory conversation. Some are put off only by the question of the cost of the endoprosthesis - as a rule, the price for a turnkey operation exceeds 100 thousand rubles.
Manufacturers of modern implants for mammoplasty
Currently, the products of the following companies are most popular in plastic surgery clinics in Moscow:
McGhan Natrelle breast implants
McGan Natrel implants are manufactured by Allergan, USA. Allergan is a diversified medical company. One of its areas is the production of products for plastic surgery. Today, Allergan provides technologically advanced, high-quality McGhan-Natrelle implants, which are popular with practicing surgeons and have given many women the most natural breast possible. McGan Natrel implants always undergo strict quality control. The company offers a wide selection of breast implants, so you can choose the product individually to create the ideal breast shape. Moreover, they have a lifetime warranty.
MENTOR breast implants
Mentor breast implants are manufactured by Mentor, USA. Mentor has been manufacturing breast implants for over 40 years. Mentor breast implants are constantly being improved: the company regularly conducts various scientific research and testing, and also takes into account the wishes and recommendations of practicing surgeons who work with these products. Mentor implants use cohesive Memory Gel as a filler, which “remembers” its shape and instantly recovers after any compression.
POLYTECH breast implants
Polytech implants are manufactured by POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics, Germany. The main specialization of the company is the production of breast implants. POLYTECH Health & Aesthetics provides a wide range of products. The quality standard for the company's products are breast implants, which are covered with micropolyurethane foam, as well as implants with a textured surface. The micropolyurethane shell has been shown to be highly effective in preventing capsular contracture.
CUI breast implants
C-Y-I implants are manufactured by Allergan, USA. This type of implant is another development of a well-known American company that produces breast implants. Round implants of high and low profile, anatomical implants of medium and full height are presented. The filler is cohesive or silicone gel. The unique textured surface significantly reduces the likelihood of capsular contracture. Silicone gel diffusion is minimized by the 360° barrier layer.
CEREFORM breast implants
Cereform implants are manufactured by the French company Cereplas. Cereform implants have high quality standards and are widely used throughout the world. The implant shell has a unique porous structure, which allows the implants to be securely fixed after installation. Cereplas is one of the four leaders in the production of breast implants, which are represented on the European market. Thanks to the use of modern medical silicone gel, breast implants are highly resistant to shell damage and rupture.
Breast implants SILIMED
Silimed implants are manufactured by Silimed, Brazil. Silimed produces a wide range of products for plastic surgery of the highest quality. Silimed implants meet the most advanced technologies, they are constantly being improved and satisfy all the needs of modern plastic surgery of the mammary glands. The quality and safety of modern Silimed breast implants meets national and international standards.
NAGOR breast implants
Nagor implants are manufactured by Nagor Limited (UK). Nagor Limited develops, tests, manufactures and distributes silicone implants. Nagor implants meet all modern international standards. Implants have a porous shell, which facilitates ingrowth into surrounding tissues and virtually eliminates the possibility of displacement. To fill the implants, a dense cohesive silicone gel is used, which ultimately ensures the preservation of the shape and beautiful appearance of the mammary glands after surgery.
Lipofilling
There are women who dream of getting rid of a few extra pounds and at the same time want to enlarge their breasts. At the same time, these goals can be achieved using lipofilling, an operation aimed at transplanting adipose tissue. Together with the patient, the plastic surgeon selects the area from which the donor material will be taken. The following areas are typically considered:
- Inner thigh.
- The lower abdomen and its lateral surfaces.
- Buttocks.
During the consultation, the desired end result is also discussed and, based on this, the required volume of adipose tissue is assumed. In most cases, it ranges from 150 to 200 ml for one breast.
The advantages of plastic surgery include the use of an organic “implant” in the form of one’s own adipose tissue, which is inserted through miniature holes. The disadvantage is the impossibility of simultaneously increasing the bust by more than one size. In this case, a repeat lipofilling procedure is necessary after 6-12 months. The patient’s weight is also considered a limitation for the operation - it is not performed on girls with an asthenic body type if there is not enough subcutaneous fat.
Price lists in clinics
To simplify the difficult choice of a worthy medical center specializing in aesthetic surgery, we will consider the approximate cost of breast augmentation in popular clinics in Moscow.
| Clinic name | Cost of the operation in rubles on a turnkey basis |
| Bust clinic | 180 000 |
| Sarmedical | 170 000―500000 |
| Seline | 190 000―230 000 |
| On Clinic | from 120,000 |
| Mont Blanc | 260 000 |
| Medlaz | 270 000 |
| Doctor Plastic | 250 000―350 000 |
| Frau Klinik | 350 000―470 000 |
| Beauty Plaza Clinic | 800 000 |
| Estet Clinic | 400 000 |
Workout
A special set of exercises is also used to enlarge the breasts. It is aimed at strengthening the muscles of the shoulder girdle and pectoral muscles located under the mammary gland. Increasing muscle mass through constant training leads to visible positive results. The exercises can be performed at home, but women who have a habit of skipping workouts for any reason are recommended to purchase a subscription to the fitness center and exercise under the supervision of an instructor.
The undoubted disadvantage of any physical activity is that it does not increase the volume of the mammary gland itself. The bust looks fuller and more toned due to strengthening of muscles and ligaments. Properly selected exercises prevent age-related changes in the breasts and the loss of their shape after childbirth or against the background of weight fluctuations.
How is breast augmentation surgery performed?
It all depends on how to lift this muscle.
The muscle fibers are attached from above the clavicle from the inside to the sternum and from below to the costal arch. The implant should be located under the pectoralis major muscle. The implant is inserted through a small hole under the breast. If a muscle is roughly cut off, of course, it can contract and rise, and this is extremely undesirable. But if the muscle fibers are carefully separated from below, an implantation pocket is formed under the pectoralis major muscle, and then the muscle actually remains in its place, without moving anywhere. In this case, the mobilization of the pectoralis major muscle is carried out correctly.
Myostimulation
Myostimulation involves the impact of electrical impulses on the pectoral muscles. This causes contraction of muscle fibers identical to their work during exercise. The end result from myostimulation is similar to that after a full-fledged training program.
The procedure is carried out using special equipment as prescribed by the doctor; during the session the patient is under the supervision of medical personnel. The breaks between myostimulation courses are 3-4 weeks. This time period is necessary to fully restore the muscles and achieve maximum effect.
Is it possible to save money?
If a patient, without sufficient funds, is properly aware of the real cost of a high-quality operation, but at the same time wants to enlarge her breasts at minimal expense, she needs to sensibly assess the possible risks of such savings.
You can save on the following factors that affect the cost of the operation:
- Clinic .
The pricing policies of aesthetic medical centers are different, however, think about whether you are ready to decide on surgical intervention without proper examination, equipment, medications and with the participation of low-profile specialists. - Anesthesia .
Of course, you can give preference to inexpensive local anesthesia or combine anesthesia, which will also significantly reduce the cost, but most surgeons refuse such operating conditions, citing the presence of restrictions for performing high-quality and professional plastic surgery. - Endoprosthesis .
By purchasing implants you can also reduce waste. But here it is worth taking into account the recommendations of the surgeon, who, from a professional point of view, will select a breast prosthesis taking into account the physiological and other individual characteristics of the woman.
When choosing a clinic, you should not be deluded by the stylish and expensive surroundings; the main thing that the patient should pursue is the skill of the surgeons, the availability of innovative equipment and the use of new technologies.
First of all, you need to pay attention to the following aspects:
- a valid license to practice medicine;
- proper qualifications of service personnel;
- reviews about the clinic;
- Availability of preliminary agreements and insurance.
Laser methods
For the sake of completeness, mention should also be made of the technology being tested in the United States. It is based on the targeted effect of laser beams of a certain length on the skin of the chest and underlying tissues. The developers of the technique say that after a course of laser therapy, the condition and trophism of the soft tissues in the affected area improves, and the mammary glands themselves increase in volume and tighten. A potential disadvantage of the procedure is the long duration - 6 sessions with breaks of two weeks. The advantages of the technology are accessibility, painlessness and non-invasiveness.
Reviews
Of course, you shouldn’t place high hopes on the high cost of breast augmentation surgery. Sky-high prices cannot be a guarantee of quality.
However, focusing on medical institutions that offer low prices is also unwise. It is best to choose a clinic that openly discusses all the nuances of the operation and immediately announces all possible costs.
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