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Safe Alternative for Buttock Filler?

asked 2 years ago by curious_t in Barbados
Latest answer by Theodore Diktaban, MD
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Tags: buttocks, silicone implant, fat

Everyone is saying that PMMA (Polymethylmetacrylate) is not safe but what other alternative is there for someone who does not have much body fat and does not want to use any silicone in their buttocks area?

2 answers to Safe Alternative for Buttock Filler?

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Buttock Injections

At this time, your only options for buttock augmentation are either your own fat or specially designed buttock implants which are not comparable to breast implants in any way.  Buttock implants are solid implants that are placed under the muscles so they are hidden well but they can be associated with more complications when compared to augmentation with the patient's own fat.
Theodore Diktaban, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Butt Implants are your only other buttock filler alternative

Your only other option is buttock implants (NOT breast or male chest implants adapted and used for this purpose!). Such implants may work well or may have several significant complications such as wound separation, infection, recurrent fluid collection around the implants, and an artificial appearance among others. "Pumping" silicone into the buttocks has been associated with death and serious complications which may not be correctable. Polymethylmethacrylate is used to epoxy... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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