I’m interested in sculptra or dermal fillers into the buttocks( I seen some using diluted radiesse ) I was just curious what are the risks for them? On YouTube it seems to be that the injectors go crazy with the sculptra injecting super fast without a care in the world . Meanwhile the injectors who use dermal fillers are using cannulas half the time and going slow. Why is this? So are there superficial blood vessels in the buttocks or not? What would happen if filler got into a small vessel?
March 12, 2021
Answer: Sculptra BBL Risks Hi, Thanks for your question. In my practice, I primarily offer Sculptra for non-surgical buttock augmentation. This is an off-label use, and I explain this to my patients. I use a cannula for injection since it is blunt and carries less of a risk of damage to surrounding structures. As with any medical procedure, there are risks of Sculptra BBL. Risks include, but are not limited to bleeding, bruising, swelling, allergic reaction, nodule formation, need for multiple procedures, contour irregularities, asymmetry, infection, accidental blood vessel injection, and unsatisfactory appearance. There is generally significant cost involved; it may cost equal to or more than fat grafting to the buttocks, but it does not have the same downtime. People generally require multiple treatments to begin to see a difference. Sculptra works by stimulating collagen production. It is important to note that this procedure is not right for everyone. Patients who want a substantial volume increase will likely not be happy. There are superficial blood vessels in the buttock; they are generally small. Vascular occlusion (blockage) can occur when a filler or Sculptra gets into the vessel; this can cause wounds and skin necrosis. I recommend that you seek treatment with a trained plastic surgeon to be fully evaluated, have your concerns heard, and to be informed of the risk, benefits, and alternatives.
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March 12, 2021
Answer: Sculptra BBL Risks Hi, Thanks for your question. In my practice, I primarily offer Sculptra for non-surgical buttock augmentation. This is an off-label use, and I explain this to my patients. I use a cannula for injection since it is blunt and carries less of a risk of damage to surrounding structures. As with any medical procedure, there are risks of Sculptra BBL. Risks include, but are not limited to bleeding, bruising, swelling, allergic reaction, nodule formation, need for multiple procedures, contour irregularities, asymmetry, infection, accidental blood vessel injection, and unsatisfactory appearance. There is generally significant cost involved; it may cost equal to or more than fat grafting to the buttocks, but it does not have the same downtime. People generally require multiple treatments to begin to see a difference. Sculptra works by stimulating collagen production. It is important to note that this procedure is not right for everyone. Patients who want a substantial volume increase will likely not be happy. There are superficial blood vessels in the buttock; they are generally small. Vascular occlusion (blockage) can occur when a filler or Sculptra gets into the vessel; this can cause wounds and skin necrosis. I recommend that you seek treatment with a trained plastic surgeon to be fully evaluated, have your concerns heard, and to be informed of the risk, benefits, and alternatives.
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March 9, 2021
Answer: Risks of using fillers for gluteal augmentation The biggest risk is that you will spend thousands of dollars and not see any noticeable results. Considering that a proper gluteal augmentation typically requires 500 to 1000 mL of volume using fat transfer fillers don’t stand a chance of delivering volume at a price point where people who work for a living can afford. Intra- arterial injections can give areas of local necrosis. Intravenous injections will lead to fillers being diluted in the vascular system. Pulmonary emboli have not been described from using fillers that I am aware of. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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March 9, 2021
Answer: Risks of using fillers for gluteal augmentation The biggest risk is that you will spend thousands of dollars and not see any noticeable results. Considering that a proper gluteal augmentation typically requires 500 to 1000 mL of volume using fat transfer fillers don’t stand a chance of delivering volume at a price point where people who work for a living can afford. Intra- arterial injections can give areas of local necrosis. Intravenous injections will lead to fillers being diluted in the vascular system. Pulmonary emboli have not been described from using fillers that I am aware of. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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