Is PMMA Safe for Butt Augmentation?

PMMA in my opinion is not safe for buttock augmentation.  It was never intended for this use.  Stick with fat grafting if you are not amenable to buttock implants.  See a qualified plastic surgeon in your area before choosing something that can be harmful or worse.  Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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.

Using PMMA or any other permanent substance for Buttock Augmentation has two main problems: 1) If the "surgeon" is using the real thing then the cost would be prohibitive for most any patient to afford (eg. $150,000.00+) and 2) Permanent fillers are just not safe for buttock augmentation because of the potential for severe hardening, infection, migration/movement of the material, etc...  Buttock Augmentation is possible but stick with tried and true methods such as Implants or Fat transfer.  Best of luck...RAS  

All "permanent" fillers, like PMMA, injected anywhere in the body, run the risk of creating hard nodules or masses.  The body creates these masses in an attempt to encapsulate the material and isolate it from the rest of the body.  These masses can cause deformities and even chronic pain where they develop.  Another major problem from the injection of permanent fillers is the possibility of chronic infections that only respond temporarily to treatment with antibiotics.  It is best to stay away from not only PMMA but all permanent fillers like free collagen and hydrogels for these reasons.  Fat grafts are safe, reliable, and cost effective for buttock augmentation.  I would stick with fat.  Best of luck!

Excellent question! The Brazilian Butt Lift (liposuction of your lower back, waist, abdomen, etc, and injection of this fat into your buttocks) is a SAFE, effective buttock augmentation technique. I STRONGLY suggest you avoid any alternative injections (I have seen men and women with liquid silicone injected into their buttocks with HORRIBLE results and complications, wounds, infections, etc).If you're interested in buttock augmentation surgery, I suggest you visit with an experienced Board Certified PLASTIC SURGEON.I hope that helps and wish you all the best!