Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), also known as acrylic, is a material used for industrial, dental, and medical purposes.
Can PMMA be injected into the buttocks? No—and it should not be used for breast augmentation either. It is only authorized as a facial filler, in doses of 1 to 3 milliliters, and must be administered exclusively by certified specialists in aesthetic medicine or plastic surgery.
When PMMA is incorrectly injected into the buttocks, the microbeads of the material spread throughout the fat and gluteal muscles and firmly adhere to the tissues.
The body may react in different ways—even years later. PMMA causes chronic tissue inflammation, leading to the formation of granulomas. It also stimulates vitamin D precursors, releasing calcium into the bloodstream, which can contribute to the development of kidney stones.
Many severe cases have resulted in patient death due to embolisms, which typically occur shortly after PMMA is injected into the buttocks.
The only solution in plastic surgery for PMMA injections in the buttocks or breasts is to surgically remove the substance. However, each case is unique and highly dependent on the degree of infiltration.
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It is essential to consult with specialized surgeons, as secondary surgery on the buttocks or breasts is highly complex and risky.
The goal of secondary gluteoplasty or mammoplasty is to improve the treated area, achieve harmony with each person’s physical characteristics, and correct deformities.
Dr. Fernández Blanco is a specialist in corrective surgery. If you’d like more information, contact our team at Clínicas Fernández Blanco. You can also call us at 915 54 09 24 (Madrid) or 952 850 468 (Marbella, Málaga).
Dr. Alfredo Fernández Blanco
The plastic surgeon Dr. Alfredo Fernandez Blanco stands out in his branch of medicine, as the best breast surgeon, he is also a pioneer in the so-called secondary surgeries or sequelae. With more than 30 years of experience and thousands of successful cases, he continues to achieve the most natural results that can be expected in a cosmetic surgery operation.
