Terrifying complications of butt lift jabs 

Butt Lift Risks

Eight women have been hospitalized after a dangerous cosmetic procedure. They reportedly developed paralysis from a bacterial infection. This occurred after receiving liquid BBL injections in Paris.

The liquid BBL procedure involves injecting fillers into the buttocks. It is known to be unsafe, especially when done by non-medical practitioners. Injecting filler near blood vessels can block blood flow and cause tissue death.

Despite its risks, non-surgical BBLs are not illegal in the UK. Last year, Alice Webb became the first known UK victim to die from this procedure.

These eight women were treated by an unlicensed practitioner. They suffered from botulism after being injected with contaminated filler. Botulism is caused by toxins from Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can come from unsanitary injections.

Dr. Johnathan Cook described these findings as "unsettling." He stated that these procedures lead to lifelong regret for patients.

At a meeting in Austin, Texas, Dr. Catherine Bergeret Galley spoke about the cases. She emphasized that botulism should not occur from filler injections. She urged people to avoid unqualified practitioners due to health risks.

Unlike traditional BBLs that use fat transfer, liquid BBLs rely on fillers. The injector was not a doctor and used contaminated filler, according to Dr. Galley.

One patient nearly died within a week of treatment. Others remained in life-threatening conditions for up to six weeks.

Dr. Galley noted an increase in similar cases due to rising demand for aesthetic treatments. She stressed that only qualified doctors should perform these injections.

Clostridium botulinum bacteria exist in soil and dust but can become harmful under certain conditions. Symptoms of botulism include weakness and difficulty breathing or swallowing.

If untreated, severe cases can lead to paralysis or death, with a fatality rate of up to 10%. Patients who survive may need extensive rehabilitation for everyday tasks.

Experts have long warned about non-surgical aesthetic treatments performed by inexperienced practitioners. They call for stricter regulations in the cosmetic industry.

In the UK, there is no regulation on cosmetic fillers; anyone can perform them legally. Last September, Alice Webb died shortly after her non-surgical butt lift in the West Country.

Two individuals were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter related to her case. Reports indicated she received a large volume of filler during her treatment.

At the Austin meeting, attendees noted an increase in botched liquid BBL cases treated by NHS medics over the past year. Dr. Nora Nugent called for banning unqualified individuals from performing such procedures.

She highlighted that these treatments are not recognized as medical procedures under UK law but carry real complications requiring anatomical knowledge and expertise.

NHS colleagues report seeing patients with skin loss or infections due to poor filler injections without any central reporting system available for tracking these incidents.