Any fatalities or serious injury after Brazilian Butt Lift?

Has there been any reports of fatalities or serious injuries from Brazilian Butt Lift?

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A: Any reports of fatalities or serious injuries from Brazilian Butt Lift?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

 Fatalities? Not that I'm aware of or published in our main journals. Serious injuries? Yes. These are invariably due to improper technique. If the fat is harvested under too much pressure, or if it is mishandled during processing, or if it is injected too much at a time you can have problems. The main... more

A: Like any surgical procedure, there are potential risks

Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Fat grafting to the buttocks (Brazilian Buttock lift) involves two procedures: 1. Liposuction and filtration of the lipo-aspirate. 2. Injection of the filtered fat cells. Morbidity related to both procedures could include: Infection,resorption of the grafted fat,formation of lumps,calcification. Liposuction... more

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