Hydrogel/silicone butt injections: is this safe and legal?

Unfortunately, injecting silicone, hydrogel, or other substances has not been shown to be safe.  Despite this, you can find people even here in the United States who are doing this.   I would strongly caution against it as it can have very serious complications.  That being said, there are two very safe and effective ways to augment your buttocks if you are interested.  The first is to have liposuction performed elsewhere on your body and then have the fat transferred into the buttocks.  This is known as a Brazilian Butt Lift.  The second is to have implants placed.  Both are great options in the right patient.  Best of luck.

Simply DO NOT do this.  Period.  There are so many safer, proven techniques of buttock enhancement.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

I would NOT have silicone
injections 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.



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.



I hope this helps.