Bioplasty is a cosmetic treatment in which the dermatologist or plastic surgeon injects a substance called PMMA under the skin through a syringe, making a skin filler.Plasty is then also known as PMMA filling.
This technique can be practiced in any area of the body, but is especially suitable for small areas such as the face, where it can be used to increase lip volume, standardize the chin, nose or remove old age marks.
- This cosmetic treatment is usually safe when performed by a qualified professional and in a small area of the body to avoid using a large amount of PMMA.
Bioplasty is performed under local anesthesia, and involves the application of an injection containing PMMA that is polymethyl methacrylate, anvisa-approved material, which is compatible with the human body, the implanted product helps to increase the volume of the region and support the skin, without being reabsorbed by the body and therefore has lasting results.
However, the Federal Medical Council warns that this substance should only be used in small doses and that the patient should be aware of the risks they face before opting for the procedure.
PMMA filler can be used to correct ridges and scars after surgery or in the aging phase, to restore contours or volume lost with age.Some of the areas where bioplasty can be used include:
Biotherapy is also sometimes used in people living with HIV because it can cause deformities of the body and face due to the disease and medications used, and can also be helpful in improving the appearance of people with Romberg syndrome, characterized by lack of tissue and facial atrophy, for example.
The benefits of PMMA filling include greater satisfaction with the body, a more economical procedure than other plastic surgeries and that can be performed quickly in a medical consultation, when respecting the natural forms of the body, the place of application and the amount, this can be considered a good aesthetic treatment to increase self-esteem.
Filling with PMMA presents many health risks, especially when applied in large quantities or when applied directly to the muscle. The main risks are:
In addition, when applied correctly, bioplasty can cause deformities in the shape of the body, worsening self-esteem.
Because of all these possible complications, PMMA filling should only be used to treat small areas and after talking to your doctor about all the risks.
If the person has redness, swelling or altered tenderness at the place where the substance was applied, go to the emergency room as soon as possible.Complications of PMMA injection into the body can occur 24 hours after application or years after application in the body.