What are the risks associated with a Sculptra BBL and how long should I expect my results to last?

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I am considering getting a scuptra bbl. I am a 17.5 BMI and have been told I'm too skinny even for a skinny BBL. I'm also too scared of the risks associated with a skinny BBL. Are there any risks with a sculptra BBL? I know it's not technically authorized for the body. Also, how long can I expect the results to last? I am not looking for a dramatic change! I don't want to look like an IG baddie! :)

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Although its been a trend for years, it's one of the biggest frauds ever in cosmetic medicine, especially with non-permanent fillers. The cost of these products are astronomical, and have been priced that way for small consumption on the face, not for the high volume necessary for the buttocks. The most common number of Sculptra vials used for BBLs is 20, and the cost about $10,000 to $20,000. Seems legitimate until you do the math. 20 vials of Sculptra on a good day will likely give you 20 cc of augmentation, or about 50 time less volume than an average fat transfer BBL of 500 cc per cheek. So, multiply $10000 times 50 and you see that comes in at a cool half million dollars. And then watch it melt away over the next couple of years. Get it? This is why I only use Bellafill, a permanent injectable implant made out of microspheres of plastic, and I only do subtle hip dips that need only 50 to 100 cc at the most to fill (still a huge investment).

Leonard Grossman, MD · Answer

Sculptra BBL is an excellent choice for thin individuals who are lacking extra fat for transfer to the buttocks. As with any procedure, there are risks, but those risks are reduced to almost nothing when the procedure is done by an expert plastic surgeon. We have been performing Sculptra BBL since 1997 with a great deal of success. Even though the manufacturer of Sculptra claims that the results should last anywhere between 2 to 6 years, we have had patients in whom the results have lasted considerably longer.  It is not because of the lasting effect of the filler, but because of your own collagen, which is being formed by the body. When properly done, Sculptra patients can go to the gym the very next day and resume a normal lifestyle the very same day with zero discomfort. I hope this helps and good luck from New York City Plastic Surgery.

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