A nonsurgical butt lift (or butt augmentation) enhances the contour and shape of your buttocks without plastic surgery.
Results are more subtle than you'd get with surgical options like butt implants or a Brazilian butt lift procedure (commonly called a BBL), and results are temporary. But nonsurgical options come with fewer risks and may cost less.
The two most popular nonsurgical options are Sculptra, an injectable filler that adds volume and boosts collagen production, and Emsculpt, a device that uses high-intensity electromagnetic energy to burn fat and build muscle. CoolTone is another muscle toning device that's becoming more widely available.
Related: 4 Alternatives to a BBL That Can Give You a Bigger, Perkier Butt
You may have also heard of silicone injections, also called “butt shots,” as an inexpensive and permanent buttock augmentation option. You may see these advertised by medspas (or even offered in people's homes), but no reputable doctor would ever offer this treatment option.
An FDA safety communication from 2017 warns, “When injected into areas with many blood vessels, such as the buttocks, [silicone] can travel to other parts of the body and block blood vessels in the lungs, heart, or brain. This can result in permanent damage to those tissues and lead to stroke or death.”
Dr. Kimberly Butterwick, a dermatologic surgeon in San Diego, adds this note of caution: “There are some reports of patients unknowingly receiving silicone injections with treatments done outside the United States. Be careful!”
RealSelf Tip: If your primary concern is mild to moderately sagging skin, BodyTite skin tightening may be an option. This nonsurgical procedure uses radiofrequency energy to firm tissue and stimulate new collagen production. If you have more severe sagging due to aging or weight loss, butt lift surgery, which removes excess skin, will likely be a better option.
