For A Butt Lift Should You Go For Pmma Injections?

Butt lift surgery (buttock augmentation or gluteoplasty) is a surgical procedure performed to lift and shape the buttock area, giving it a tighter and firmer appearance and enhancing the overall contour of the silhouette.

There are different methods of providing the desired lift effect, including surgery that sometimes involves incisions and usually is combined with liposuction and injections. The injection method is also referred to as a "Brazilian butt lift".

PMMA, or polymethylmethacrylate, is the basic chemical in the FDA approved cosmetic injection products commonly used for the buttock treatment in other countries, but is not approved for use in the US. It is, however, approved for use in the face. Most surgeons concur that the amount of the injection required to achieve the desired results would not make sense from a cost standpoint and likely would not have a good aesthetic outcome.

The procedure can help people who have lost large amounts of weight and have sagging and loose skin, people who want to eliminate cellulite, and anyone with a little excess weight in the area that would like a boost for aesthetic purposes.

Like tummy tuck surgery, doctors advise that you reach a realistic and healthy weight goal and maintain that weight for up to six months prior to making an appointment for buttock augmentation. This is to make sure that you have the necessary habits in place to keep up the appearance of your surgery and avoid needing to have a repeat procedure. Essentially, maintaining your weight is equal to protecting your investment.

It is generally not advisable to seek out artificial injections based on PMMA for use in the buttocks because the vast majority of reputable surgeons seem to agree it's a bad idea and ill-advised use of the substance. Injection into this area would also count as an off-label use and it is not approved by the FDA, so you would likely be personally liable for any undesired side effects and results.

If you do choose to undergo the fat injection treatment, you will face a recovery time of up to two weeks. You should be able to return to work within one week as long as your job doesn't require a high degree of physical labor.

For those who don't want to undergo a cosmetic surgery or treatment, there are exercise programs available that target the buttocks and glutes in an effort to provide results over time similar to those achieved with the cosmetic procedures. Particularly effective is a routine that includes squats, which can be done with the help of a stabilizer ball for balance and increased range.