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Celebs Like Blac Chyna And Cardi B Are Removing Their Silicone Butt Injections, So I Spoke With A Plastic Surgeon About All Things Butt Enhancements
Celebs Like Blac Chyna And Cardi B Are Removing Their Silicone Butt Injections, So I Spoke With A Plastic Surgeon About All Things Butt Enhancements,"This is not an inexpensive procedure and often requires multiple visits back to the operating room. If a patient has severe infection, it can also involve an in-hospital stay for IV antibiotics, which can add up quickly."

Celebs Like Blac Chyna And Cardi B Are Removing Their Silicone Butt Injections, So I Spoke With A Plastic Surgeon About All Things Butt Enhancements

This week, Blac Chyna shared with her nearly 17 million Instagram followers that she was getting the silicone injections in her butt removed, as well as her breasts reduced.

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“The last thing you want too is to have those injections, and the last thing you can do is have a major surgery,” he added.

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Blac Chyna isn’t the only celeb to have their butt enhancements removed. A few months ago, Cardi B warned against getting “ass shots.” The rapper revealed she got them done four years ago in someone’s basement for $800.

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She said she’s now had them “95% removed.”



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K. Michelle said she’s against silicone injections — which, again, are illegal — but she’s not against plastic surgery at all. “Just make sure you’ve done your research. Understand that anything can go wrong. … Go to the right doctor.”

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Silicone butt injections — which are much different than a Brazilian butt lift — are not FDA-approved and illegal. They are often done through the black market, in hotel rooms and basements by people who are not medical professionals.

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Mariana van Zeller’s show Trafficked explores this more fully, if you’re interested.

I spoke with Dr. David Shafer of Shafer Clinic Fifth Avenue in New York City. He’s a double board-certified plastic surgeon whose specialty is aesthetic and cosmetic surgery. He performs BBLs and body contouring procedures frequently.

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As for the removal process, Dr. Shafer said it’s gonna be really tough — and expensive. “Silicone is not easily removed as it is not self-contained. If the patient is lucky, we can remove it similar to a liposuction procedure through a small incision. However, this essentially just debulks it, but cannot get all of it out. In more severe cases, large incisions need to be made to physically cut the areas out, but this can lead to severe deformities. This is not an inexpensive procedure and often requires multiple visits back to the operating room. If a patient has severe infection, it can also involve an in-hospital stay for IV antibiotics, which can add up quickly.”

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Dr. Shafer said that there are safer alternatives for people who want to alter the appearance of their butt. “BBL or Brazilian butt lift is not risk-free, but it’s safer than silicone injections and is the preferred method. Essentially, the patient’s own fat is removed with liposuction from their abdominal wall, flanks, and back and then injected into their buttocks. This gives a more natural appearance as it’s the patient’s own fat. If people gain weight, however, the fat can get larger. Likewise, if the patient loses weight, the fat can shrink.”

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There are several risks to getting a BBL.

Patients can also opt for dermal fillers, which can be injected into the butt. “Sculptra, Radiesse, Bellafill, or Voluma — which are synthetic dermal fillers FDA-approved for other areas of the body — can be injected in higher quantities in the buttocks. The only issue for many patients is cost, as dermal fillers can be $800 to $1,600 per syringe. It’s not unusual for me to inject 60-80 servings per patient. BBL, however, gives the most dramatic result as most patients have unlimited fat to donate to their buttocks, and we inject anywhere from 500 to 1500 ml per side.”

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In conclusion, SAFETY FIRST. If you’re going to get butt enhancements or have previous injections removed like Blac Chyna, Cardi B, and K. Michelle, make sure you consult a reputable plastic surgeon, and always do your research!