People in Norfolk warned over dangers of Brazilian Butt Lifts
"The health complications which can occur during or after this aesthetic practice are simply not worth the risk"
There's a warning being issued to people in Norfolk who are considering getting a Brazilian Butt Lift.
It comes from Norfolk County Council's Public Health department, which says the non-surgical cosmetic procedure, known as a BBL, can lead to health complications and, in some cases, even death.
This follows the recent death of a woman in Gloucestershire which was found to be linked to a non-surgical Brazilian butt lift procedure.
The BBL procedure involves injecting large volumes of dermal filler into the buttocks, to create a fuller appearance.
Several risks and complications are associated with the BBL including pulmonary embolism (a life-threatening blood clot), sepsis, deep vein thrombosis and fat and skin necrosis (death of tissues in the body).
Dermal filler injections, which can also be applied to various other body parts, can prove fatal and are becoming increasingly used throughout the UK.
"Simply not worth the risk"
Councillor Fran Whymark, Cabinet Member for Public Health and Wellbeing, said: “The health and safety of Norfolk residents is our number one priority.
"We are actively discouraging people from undergoing a BBL. The health complications which can occur during or after this aesthetic practice are simply not worth the risk.
"Following the death of a Norfolk woman who underwent a BBL in 2023, it is imperative that those interested in this procedure do extensive research into the practitioner and process, or better and safer still, decide against it entirely.”
Stuart Lines, Director of Public Health for Norfolk, said: “The rise in popularity of the BBL procedure is extremely worrying, especially given it is an unlicensed and unregulated practice.
"This means the quality and competency of practitioners are unmanaged by industry regulators. We are warning residents of the risks associated with these procedures and are urging people to report any concerns, or practitioners offering these treatments, to their local Environmental Health teams.”