A council is investigating after people ended up in hospital following Brazilian butt lift procedures.
The procedure - also known as BBL or Liquid BBL - which uses a hyaluronic acid filler, is not illegal but is currently unregulated and Environmental health officers were "investigating cases of hospitalisation due to members of the public undergoing a non-surgical aesthetic procedure, commonly known as a Brazilian Butt Lift, BBL or Liquid BBL in Brentwood," the council said.It is working with other local authorities and industry experts after a flurry of cases raised concern, including reports of treatment
Those carrying out the lifts insert silicone-filled implants and/or inject fat transferred from other parts of the body.