Is injecting hyaluronic acid into hips safer than hydrogel ?

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I am not a good candidate for bbl or implants . Sculptra results are not guaranteed and not worth it for the price . I would like to know what are the dangers of using hyaluronic acid for hip dips . I have a fold I would like to fix . I know it is not fda proved yet for the body but I would still like to know the risks . It does seem safer than hydrogel .

Ryan A. Stanton, MD · Answer

When you said “Sculptra results are not guaranteed and not worth it for the results”, you also unknowingly  but perfectly explained the reason why not to do hyaluronic acid fillers as well.  On the other hand, I am curious why you think you are not a candidate for cosmetic hip dip implants?  Implants are the only relatively safe, reliable, and permanent option. Hope this helps.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

HA fillers are prohibitive pricewiseHA fillers are prohibitive pricewise.Hydrogel injections are not FDA approved In this country. What’s your plan? Order them from AliBaba and have a friend inject you? Or skip over to Tijuana and get it done there?Sometimes you can’t always get what you want.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD

Kristine Brecht, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Hi Janet,Fat transfer to hip dips is your best option. I can get fat for transfer from even the thinnest of person.Perhaps your surgeon didn’t know how to do it?Smoking is prohibitive. So if you smoke, stop at least two weeks before, and never start back!Best. Kristine Brecht, MDSeattle, Wa

Is injecting hyaluronic acid into hips safer than hydrogel ?

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