I went to miami and over the course of a year had 4 sessions of "hydrogel" injections. Since then I had on both butt cheeks areas of swelling in time burst and drained on their own.I have been treated for "cellulitis" &"staph infection". One doctor performed a culture, found no bacteria growth, yet a month later the wounds are still there :( The lymph nodes on one side of my groin is really inflammed (where my waiste meets my legs), Im wondering now if i need to seek help of a plastic surgeon?
Answers (2)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
March 6, 2011
Answer: Becoming extremely ill from hydrogel injections.
What exactly did you have injected? Fat or a non FDA approved substance? You should talk to the Dr. or person who did the injections. Good Luck...
If you are sure you did not have fat injected into your body, are you sure they did not use PMMA or Hydrogel? These are non FDA approved substances. You should call whoever did the injections and ask them for a full report on what was used including the lot numbers.
I recommend contouring your body by liposuction of the waist and fat graft augmentation of the buttocks. This method is the safest and most natural way to enhance your buttocks. I have taken care of many patients who have made the unfortunate mistake of getting "bootleg" buttock injections w...
Read 5 Doctor Answers
Recommended reading
Everything you need to know about Nonsurgical Butt Lift