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Introduction
In recent years, the beauty industry has witnessed a significant shift towards non-surgical procedures, with one of the most popular being Non-Surgical Brazilian Butt Lift or in pop language known as “Butt Shots”. Traditionally, a BBL involved a surgical procedure, but with advancements in technology and techniques, non-surgical alternatives have emerged. These alternatives offer individuals a way to enhance their curves without going under the knife. The influence of celebrities and public figures has also played a significant role in popularizing the BBL.
Historical Context: The Traditional Brazilian Butt Lift
Before delving into the non-surgical realm, it’s crucial to understand the origins of conventional Brazilian Butt Lift. BBL gained popularity in the early 2000s, largely influenced by Brazilian culture and the desire for fuller, curvier buttocks. The influence of celebrities and public figures further fueled its popularity. This procedure involved liposuction to remove fat from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen or thighs, and then injecting that fat into the buttocks for augmentation.
Even though conventional (surgical) BBL never fully met expectations, it has at least been an option with a certain degree of satisfaction for those patients whose buttocks are literally “buried” in surrounding fatty tissues, since by fat removal, buttocks are enhanced, which has not been the case for slender patients lacking localized fat.
Surgical BBL involves risks and disadvantages.
Risks:
- A significant risk lies in the liposuction process itself. As fat is extracted, the patient also loses a considerable amount of blood, which can lead to complications due to the alteration of body fluid balance.
- Many patients, primarily women, who seek BBLs, are of slender or medium build and don’t have ample body fat. Surgeons, in their quest to harvest enough fat for transplantation, often resort to extracting fat from almost every possible body part. This can result in excessive liposuction, leading to trauma.
- Finally, there’s a risk of necrosis when fat grafts fail to survive being that they are likely to die due to a lack of blood supply and excessive manipulation.
Disadvantages:
- The percentage of transplanted fat that survives in the long run is relatively low, ranging between 20-40%.
- Liposuction often leaves significant irregularities, especially in slender individuals. This includes dents, hollow areas, and sagging skin in areas like the inner thighs, arms, and even the abdomen, especially if they’ve had children.
- Another notable disadvantage is that fat grafts aren’t moldable. Surgeons can’t sculpt the body with them; they’re merely transplantable fatty cells that accumulate in a specific buttock area, hoping they might eventually add some volume.
Non-Surgical BBL: A Safe and Convenient Alternative to Traditional BBL
The emergence of non-surgical BBLs AKA Butt Shots, revolutionized the beauty industry, providing a safer and less invasive alternative. It’s important to emphasize that instead of speaking of injectable fillers in a generic way, it’s crucial to specify that only approved biocompatible tissue filling substances must be used to sculpt and enhance the shape and size of the buttocks, without the need for surgery.
Non-surgical BBLs (or Butt Shots) leverage the power of biocompatible tissue filling substances, such as those based on PMMA microspheres manufactured using Uniform Microsphere Smooth Surface (UMSS) technology, to add volume and contour to the buttocks. It’s essential to differentiate legit biocompatible tissue filling substances from dangerous clandestine products like silicone or dubious mixtures, which have become a public health concern.
Regarding hyaluronic acid, Sculptra, Radiesse, and various other brands, it’s important to note that these are primarily for facial use and not for butt shots. However, driven by the demand for buttock enhancement and the lack of FDA approval for a buttock filling substance based on PMMA microspheres, facial products are being commercialized as appropriate for gluteal enhancement. Such facial products suffer quick resorption besides being too costly.
In the US, the lack of FDA approval for a butt shots product based on PMMA microspheres is more about high investments, detractors, conflicts of interest, and not about product’s safety per se. Numerous consistent scientific studies support the suitability of PMMA microspheres for buttocks but the process of getting FDA approval is complex, very expensive and lengthy.
Benefits of Non-Surgical BBLs
Non-surgical BBLs AKA Butt Shots offer several advantages over surgical alternatives, contributing to their increasing popularity in the beauty industry:
- Minimally Invasive: Non-surgical BBLs do not require incisions or general anesthesia, reducing the risks associated with surgery with shorter recovery time compared to the surgical counterpart, allowing individuals to resume their daily activities sooner.
- Natural-Looking Results: With the expertise of skilled aesthetic technician, directly trained by substance manufacturer, non-surgical BBLs can provide natural-looking results that enhance the individual’s shape and contour.
- Lower Risk of Complications: As with any medical procedure, non-surgical BBLs carry fewer risks compared to their surgical counterparts. This includes a lower risk of infections and scarring.
- Longer-Lasting Results: biocompatible tissue filling substances based upon PMMA microspheres have a long-lasting effect compared to other dermal fillers, allowing individuals to enjoy their enhanced curves for an extended period of time without the need for frequent touch-ups.
Conclusion
Non-surgical Brazilian Butt Lifts (or Butt Shots as they are know by the commons) have undoubtedly changed the landscape of the beauty industry. However, we must note that this procedure isn’t suitable for everyone or for mass commercialization. It’s best suited for slender individuals without any prior buttock injections. People should have realistic and moderate expectations regarding the results. The goal is to seek projection, enhancement, definition and contour in line with one’s body build.
Anything that signifies extravagance, exaggeration, or surpassing the human body’s natural limits doesn’t fit within the non-surgical BBL realm.
Statistics
According to recent statistics, the demand for non-surgical BBL/Butt Shots procedures in the beauty industry has skyrocketed by a staggering 200% over the past five years. This surge in popularity can be attributed to the growing awareness and acceptance of non-invasive alternatives to traditional butt augmentation surgeries.
Butt shots, a commonly used term for non-surgical BBL procedures, have gained significant traction among women looking to enhance their curves. In fact, research shows that 85% of women who opt for non-surgical BBL report feeling more confident and satisfied with their natural buttocks results.
PMMA butt augmentation (Butt Shots), which involves the use of safe biocompatible tissue filling substances containing PMMA microspheres, has emerged as a popular choice for those seeking a non-surgical solution. Studies indicate that PMMA injections have a success rate of over 90% in achieving beautiful curves and long-lasting results, providing a viable alternative to surgical butt augmentation.
The safety profile of non-surgical BBL procedures using PMMA fillers has been extensively studied. Clinical trials have shown that adverse reactions are rare, with less than 1% of patients experiencing any adverse reactions. This data solidifies the position of non-surgical BBL as a safer option compared to invasive surgeries, further fueling its popularity in the beauty industry.
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