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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2025

Aqua Breast Augmentation (ABA): Hydrodissection Breast Augmentation Technique.

Carlos Rubi, Nitzan Kenig, Dajie Zhou

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Carlos RubiPlastic Surgeon at Instituto Rubi, Cami dels Reis, 308, 07010, Palma, Spain.
Nitzan KenigPlastic Surgeon at Instituto Rubi, Cami dels Reis, 308, 07010, Palma, Spain. nitzan.kenig@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-8914-5438
Dajie ZhouPlastic Surgeon at Instituto Rubi, Cami dels Reis, 308, 07010, Palma, Spain.

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Abstract

introductionBreast augmentation is a prevalent procedure in plastic surgery. In this article we present the Aqua Breast Technique (ABA), an approach aimed at enhancing patient satisfaction and reducing downtime. This technique leverages tumescent anesthesia and a small incision in the inframammary fold, avoiding electrocautery and surgical drains, to fulfill the growing demand for painless procedures with minimal recovery periods. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe study retrospectively analyzed 238 patients who underwent breast augmentation using the ABA technique at Instituto Rubi between 2021 and 2024. The ABA protocol involves detailed preoperative design, local anesthesia, a precise 3-centimeter incision, careful dissection, and specific postoperative care, emphasizing hydrodissection for tissue separation and the use of smooth round silicone implants through a Keller funnel.

resultsThe application of the ABA technique to 238 patients, with a mean follow-up time 14 months. Ten patients required surgical intervention due to complications. Hematoma and infection rates were 0.42%, while capsulectomies were required in 2.1% of cases.

conclusionsAqua Breast Augmentation technique has been successfully applied as a hydrodissection-based breast augmentation technique method, with low complication rates, short downtime, and reduced postoperative pain. Level V, therapeutic study. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE V: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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Breast ImplantationMammaplastyAdultBreast ImplantsDissectionEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionPostoperative ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultBreast augmentationCosmetic surgeryHydrodissectionPlastic surgery

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