By Angela Wilson | Community Health and Human Services Intern
R&B singer K. Michelle, model and socialite Blac Chyna, and rapper Cardi B are all considered powerhouses in Hip Hop culture. Their image and style are influential, and one particular asset is their curvy bodies and voluptuous buttocks. As they proudly display their backsides, men lust, and women of all ages watch in admiration, often trying to emulate this look which can have dangerous implications. These entertainers have been very vocal about the horrors they experienced with getting buttock injections and have used their platforms to caution other women against it. K. Michelle had over 13 operations to remove her botched silicone injections after the silicone spread through her body, severely limiting her mobility. She also had to have two blood transfusions. Blac Chyna just recently had her buttock injections removed after claiming her rear end would get inflamed, hot, and hard (Corrine, 2023). Cardi B had her injections removed and noted how excruciatingly painful the process was (Williams, 2018).
So, what is going on with these butt injections? Why are some of Hip Hop’s biggest entertainers speaking out and warning us to beware? Silicone butt injections are dermal fillers that are injected into the buttocks to achieve a more rounded and fuller look. These injections are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and for good reason. Unfortunately, this does not deter many women from seeking unlicensed providers to accommodate their wishes to have a bigger butt. These procedures are extremely dangerous and can even be fatal. Redness and burning of the skin, discoloration, irritation, leakage, dimpling, infection, and scarring are widespread following buttock injections. Additionally, the buttock area is plentiful with blood vessels, which increases the chances of silicone traveling to the lungs and causing a (potentially fatal) embolism. The silicone can also travel to your brain and cause a stroke.
When you look at the risks associated with buttock injections, it is no wonder why many Hip Hop women are speaking out against them. Hopefully, their voices will be heard, and their advice adhered to. Prayerfully, women who desire a more prominent, rounder butt, and are contemplating getting buttock injections, will ask themselves; Is it worth the risks?
References
Cherney, K. (2019). Alternatives to Dangerous and Illegal Buttock Augmentation Injections. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com
Corrine, A. (2023). Blac Chyna Gets Breast And Buttock Reduction Surgeries. Vibe. https://www.vibe.com
Williams, S (2018). Cardi B’s Horrifying Story Serves AS a Reminder of the Dangers of Illegal Buttock Injections. American Society of Plastic Surgeons. https://plasticsurgery.org.
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