The forming of granulomas was a major concern among individuals who had gone for earlier, non-absorbable breast fillers. In the initial years of fillers, complications such as the hardening of breasts or sudden reduction in breast size due to shrinkage in filler substance were a common sight.
Due to constant innovation and technological advancements, such issues have ceased to exist. The breast fillers of today are safely absorbed into the body over time and are either made of Polyamide Hydrophilic Gel (Aqualift breast fillers) or Hyaluronic Acid (Macrolane breast fillers). We will focus on Aqualift in this post as compared to Macrolane, it has a longer staying period in the body, hence making the patient’s money well worth for longer, without incurring any additional side effects.
Essentially, breast fillers have little side effects as compared to conventional breast implants. There is absence of inflammation and typically no allergic reactions in the site of injection. Since breast fillers are injected directly into the breast tissue, there will be complete naturalness of soft tissues in early and late post-operative period.
Minimal down time is the greatest motivating factor for most individuals, especially those who do not wish to take time from work to recuperate in a hospital. On top of not needing to be hospitalized, patients can return to work on the same day of the procedure in the authorized clinic. Normal daily activities can be resumed, but patients are advised not to engage in strenuous exercise like competitive swimming or dancing – sports that require heavy upper body strength and movement. No serious side effects other than having a slightly tender breast area will be experienced by patients.
The results of Aqualift lasts up to five years, during which the substance will gradually be safely absorbed by the body. Should the patients desire to have the Aqualift breast fillers removed before that, a procedure wherein an injection of an enzyme will be used to digest the filler.