The Use of Water-assisted Liposuction for Breast Deformity Induced by Polyacrylamide Hydrogel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately 200,000 women in China have undergone breast augmentation using polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAAG) injections. However, PAAG injections have been associated with complications such as mastalgia, gel migration, inflammation, infection, and nodular lesions. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the water-assisted liposuction (WAL) technique for PAAG and fibrotic capsule removal.

Methods

This retrospective study included 7 patients with a history of PAAG breast augmentation. All patients underwent WAL-assisted PAAG aspiration and capsule removal. The procedure involved the use of high-pressure water jets to assist in the separation of the capsule from the surrounding tissues.

Results

Seven patients were successfully treated with WAL-assisted PAAG

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12510151 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature