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Consequences of Collagen Injections to Buttocks?
asked 2 years ago by coquet in U.S
Latest answer by Ronald Shelton, MD
Question viewed 2,004 times
Tags: buttocks, bigger, collagen, side effects
I have a friend who went to Mexico to gain a bigger butt and said, collagen was injected in her rear. If this is possible, what are some consequences of collagen injection? Can there be problems? It's been more than 2 years since she got these injections, and seems to be doing fine! I was considering doing the same, but I'd rather do a bit more research on it.
Updated 11/25/09: Where can my friend go to check herself? What's her best way of solving this?
3 answers to Consequences of Collagen Injections to Buttocks?
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Fillers for the buttock
Your friend can't be certain of the actual filler that was used. Whether collagen, or any other filler, substantial volume would be needed to create a visible improvement in an area that large. Once such sufficient volume of filler is inserted, there is a concern of migration, nodule formation, scar formation, necrosis (death) of the skin and ulceration (open wounds). Infection has occurred from improper technique and the use of non-sterile substances. Immune reactions have occurred...
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Fillers in the buttocks
As Dr. Aldea just said, there is no way your friend had collagen as this would have dissolved totally within a few short months. Some unknown and potentially dangerous permanent filler was used on her and someday may cause untreatable problems. She might get lucky but don't make the same mistake please.
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Consequences of Mexican "collagen" injections to buttocks?
Whatever your friend had injected into her buttocks in Mexico, I can assure you it was NOT Collagen - the dethroned wrinkle filler.
Collagen (now owned by the Allergan corporation - makers of Latisse and Botox) costs several hundreds of dollars PER 1ml (cc) syringe. Since it would take between 500 to over 1,000 cc of any filler to fill the buttocks (in the case of a Brazilian Butt Lift - FAT), the cost of the filler alone would be well over 100,000 dollars.
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