Collagen Injections for Hips and Butt Augmentation?

Hi there-
For a nice result with a buttock augmentation, we typically will require between 400cc and 1000cc of volume per side, expecting that some of the tissue will be resorbed over a few months after the procedure.
Using a substance like collagen (or any other approved filler) for this purpose would be very expensive, particularly because it would need to be repeated over and over again.
Furthermore, there are safety and satisfaction concerns, as these fillers have never been used for this purpose, and we are not able to say whether long term safety and satisfaction should be acceptable or not.
Liquid silicone is know worldwide to be very UNSAFE for injection, and there were recently a few women in Florida who experienced severe complications (kidney failure and death) from having this done for buttock augmentation.
The only acceptable means of augmenting the buttocks are with implants, or in the Brazilian Butt Lift technique, where liposuction is used to collect unwanted fat, and this fat is then placed into the buttocks.
Make sure you see a surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery- you'll be able to be confident that his/her recommendations are accepted as safe and effective.

Thank you for your question.  I would recommend that you visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss options with you.  You can have collagen injections, but this tends to go away quickly in a matter of months.  Sculptra on the other hand is a foreign substance ultimately gets replaced with Collagen.  I would see out an experienced injector to help you discuss your options with you.  Good luck.

This is a very common question, as patients want to use
something that is going to be simple but safe for their buttock augmentation.



First of all I would NOT have PMMA, silicone, collagen,
biopolymer or any other substance 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.



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.



Currently the only safe injection for buttock augmentation
is fat. This is called the Brazilian
Butt Lift; it is so popular because it enables your plastic surgeon to
transform your entire shape. Liposuction
is performed over several areas depending on the individual patient needs, but
typically of the flanks, abdomen, back and thighs. So this is going to change your entire shape.



I would advise you to see a board certified plastic surgeon
that performs a lot of fat transfer procedures. I would NOT have the procedure done by anyone
except a board certified plastic surgeon as illegal injections can cause life
long problems.