Are Biogel Injections safe for butt enhancements?

Hello cammm, 
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! Injectable Silicone, Biogel, Hydrogel, and Biopolymers used for body contouring are not FDA-approved and can cause serious side effects that may be permanent or may even lead to death. Side effects can include ongoing pain and serious injuries, such as scarring, tissue death, and permanent disfigurement. If the silicone migrates beyond the injection site, it could cause an embolism (blockage of a blood vessel), stroke, infections and death. Serious complications may occur right away or could develop weeks, months, or years later. Instead of Biogel injections and other foreign material injectable substances that are deemed medically unsafe, I would recommend you getting a VASER Liposuction with fat transfer to the buttocks (Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL). Many of my patients chose to have excess fat removed from specific areas of the body such as arms, back, abs and flanks with VASER Liposuction and transfer it to the hips and buttocks to get a beautifully contoured figure. Fat cells treated and removed during VASER Liposuction are typically of high quality, and are viable to re-introduce into the body in a fat transfer procedure. Unlike short lasting synthetic fillers, re-injecting your own fat may give you natural looking results that last longer, with no risk of rejection. Consult with an experienced plastic surgeon to assess your candidacy for a Brazilian Butt Lift and discuss your particular needs and cosmetic expectations. Best regards! Dr. De La Cruz.

My advice is to stick with fat and avoid the synthetic silicone fillers to the buttocks.  See a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.  There are much better options.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

I would NOT have silicone,
hydrogel or any other substances injected into your buttock that is not
fat. That is a set-up for life long
problems. Some people have these
injections and are fine, but the people that have problems have them for
life. Do not have silicone injections to
your buttock.



Unfortunately here in Miami many patients try to save money
by having their procedure performed by non-plastic surgeons and at facilities
that have not been accredited and often have problems. These facilities often
use substances for buttock injections that have not been approved for that
purpose.

The only injection that you
should use to enhance your buttock is fat.
Anything else would not be recommended.
Patients have had tremendous results with the Brazilian Butt Lift (fat
transfer to the buttock). This procedure
allows your surgeon to shape your entire body.



With that said I would tell you
that when it comes to your body, I would not choose your surgeon by who is the
cheapest or have something injected just because it is easy. It is important to have several consultations
with board certified plastic surgeons.
Also make sure that your surgery is being performed in an accredited
surgery center or hospital.



It is
important to ask the right questions during your consultation:



1.Is your surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon?a.Be sure he or she is a plastic surgeon, there are a lot surgeons that
are cosmetic surgeons or board certified in other fields other than plastic
surgery. They do not do the same
training as a plastic surgeon. b.You can check the American Board of Plastic Surgery website for a list
of plastic surgeons in your area.





2.Does your
surgeon commonly perform this procedure?a.Ask to see
before and after pictures or look online for reviews on the procedure.



3.Where is the
surgery performeda.Is the
procedure performed in an accredited surgery center or hospital?



4.Who performs
the anesthesia for the procedure?a.Is an
anesthesiologist performing the anesthesia?



I would advise you to see a board
certified plastic surgeon that performs a lot of fat transfer procedures. In my practice the Brazilian Butt Lift is one
of the procedures where patient are extremely happy after surgery.