Abdominal displacement of breast filler after previous trans-umbilical breast augmentation (TUBA): a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed aesthetic procedures in the world. Aquafilling filler, since its introduction in 2005 has been used for breast or buttock augmentation in several countries. Aquafilling filler is composed of 2% polyacrylamide with 98% sodium chloride 0.9% solution, and is known to have a similar composition with polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) filler, which is also related to a variety of complications. Although many studies have warned against the complications of aquafilling filler, it is still being used for aesthetic purposes.

Case description

In this case report, we share our experience of a 36-year-old female patient complaining of smaller left breast and bulging mass in her left upper abdomen. She had a history of tra

SUBMITTER: Choi JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10493632 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature