Are there any unwanted side effects from an internal mesh? Does it really work?

Hello @Ep138001 thank you for your question. Every case is different however in a breast augmentation an internal mesh is not standard the standard procedure. Without a proper assessment an expert opinion is not possible. The best course of action is to consult one or several board certified plastic surgeon for more information and options tailored specifically to your needs. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD FACS

Great question Ep138001!
We have used internal mesh for breast reconstruction for the past 20 years with great success. however, the question is whether internal mesh is indicated for primary cosmetic cases. there are pros and cons to this as clearly there is an advantage to having an internal support for the the breast after a lift. However, the mesh is a foreign body and can cause issues such as immune reaction, or infection and rejection as you have alluded to in your question. At Cosmoplastic Surgery, we have used the "Naturabra" technique that allows for your own breast tissue to act as an internal bra that supports the lifted breast. We just reported our results of the past 18 years of over 700 breast lift cases at the 100th anniversary meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons in San Diego in March 2022.