GLASS LAB · Medical Aesthetics Evidence Index 303 cells · 19,226 papers · 5,969 top-tier evidence

Volume / Contour · Buttock contour

CaHA filler evidence for Buttock contour

C 40.2 / 100 Insufficient 1 RCT/meta · 1 clinical/observational · 0 case · 7 total
Early-stage evidence

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Median year 2022 Last 5 years 71% Positive results 29%

Known in Korea as

레디어스

Procedure and brand names vary, but the evidence above applies to the same procedure mechanism.

Key papers

tier1 The Influence of Different Treatment Combinations on Skin Laxity and Dimpling. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2020 · PMID 33196744

Abstract summary (English) OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to identify the effectiveness of the combination of tissue stabilized guided subcision, microfocused ultrasound, and minimally invasive calcium hydroxylapatite injections in various sequences for treating skin surface irregularities of the buttocks and thighs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 61 females (body mass index: 22.6 ± 2.4 kg/m², age: 37.2 ± 6.8 years) were...

Comparative Study, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial

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tier2 Single Session of Calcium Hydroxylapatite, Incobotulinumtoxin A, and Hyaluronic Acid for Gluteal Aesthetic Improvement. Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025 · PMID 40353559

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: While various techniques exist to treat the buttocks, few combine multiple products in a single session, offering both aesthetic and logistical benefits. AIMS: To evaluate the aesthetic improvement of the buttocks in patients treated with a combination of calcium hydroxylapatite-carboxymethylcellulose (CaHA-CMC), Incobotulinumtoxin A (IncoBoNT-A), and cohesive poly-densified matrix hyaluronic acid...

Journal Article, Observational Study

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tier_other Safety and Efficacy of Diluted Calcium Hydroxylapatite for the Treatment of Cellulite Dimpling on the Buttocks: Results from an Open-Label, Investigator-Initiated, Single-Center, Prospective Clinical Study. Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2024 · PMID 38253886

Abstract summary (English) BACKGROUND: Cellulite is a condition characterized by dimpling and contour irregularities in the gluteal and thigh regions, affecting an estimated 80-98% of postpubertal women. Innovative treatments for cellulite dimpling in the buttocks have gained popularity in recent years, seeking new solutions for a historically challenging condition. In this open-label, investigator-initiated, single-center, prospective...

Journal Article

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tier_other Correction: Bilateral Gluteal Augmentation With Hyperdilute Calcium Hydroxylapatite Microspheres Performed Using the Bella Vida Instant Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)™. Cureus · 2022 · PMID 35913901

Abstract summary (English) [This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.26261.].

Published Erratum

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tier_other Bilateral Gluteal Augmentation With Hyperdilute Calcium Hydroxylapatite Microspheres Performed Using the Bella Vida Instant Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)™. Cureus · 2022 · PMID 35911363

Abstract summary (English) For decades, aesthetic medical procedures have sought to improve patient appearance, comfort, and self-confidence. In more recent years, a growing interest in body contouring cosmetic procedures has emerged, in large part due to increased transparency in procedures and improved outcomes with minimally invasive procedures. Notably, several biostimulatory fillers have emerged as a suitable treatment modality due to...

Journal Article

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tier_other Combined Calcium Hydroxylapatite Plus Microfocused Ultrasound for Treating Skin Laxity of the Chest and Buttocks. Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2022 · PMID 35005869

Abstract summary (English) Microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V) and a calcium hydroxylapatite dermal filler (CaHA) were both developed to meet the patient demand for a noninvasive but effective means for lifting and tightening of lax skin. Recently, there has been growing interest in the use of dilute (1:1) and hyperdilute (1:≥2) CaHA to achieve skin tightening and stimulating neocollagenesis, and the combined use of...

Journal Article

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tier_other Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization and Calcium Hydroxylapatite for Improving Skin Laxity and Cellulite Appearance. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2017 · PMID 28831339

Abstract summary (English) UNLABELLED: Age-associated skin laxity contributes to worsening of cellulite appearance. This study evaluated the effects of microfocused ultrasound with visualization (MFU-V; Ultherapy) in combination with diluted calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA; Radiesse) on cellulite appearance and on neocollagenesis. METHODS: Twenty women (18-55 years old) with skin laxity and moderate-to-severe cellulite on the buttocks and...

Journal Article

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