Body Fillers — Buttocks, Hip Dips & Hands, Lahore
Approved fillers only. Never permanent gels. Natural contours.
Dr. Muhammad Saleem uses only approved, dissolvable or collagen-building fillers to shape the hips and buttocks, refresh ageing hands and smooth dents, without surgery. He also performs fat transfer, so you get honest advice on which option actually suits you.
FCPS · FACS · Istanbul Aesthetic Fellowship · Liposuction & fat transfer surgeon
Body filler cost in Lahore, Pakistan
| Item | Cost (PKR) | Cost (USD, approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sculptra (poly-L-lactic acid), per vial | 70,000 – 120,000 | ~$250 – 430 |
| Radiesse (calcium hydroxylapatite), per syringe | 70,000 – 95,000 | ~$250 – 340 |
| Hyaluronic acid filler, per 1 ml | 25,000 – 50,000 | ~$90 – 180 |
| Hand rejuvenation, both hands, per session | 70,000 – 150,000 | ~$250 – 535 |
| Scar or dent correction, per session | 30,000 – 100,000 | ~$105 – 355 |
| Buttock or hip dip enhancement (several vials, often 2–3 sessions) | Quoted after assessment | — |
For comparison: Sculptra typically costs around $800–1,000 per vial in the US. Very cheap “permanent” buttock fillers in Pakistan are almost always illegal gels or silicone.
Who performs the treatment
- FCPSPlastic Surgery, CPSP certified
- FACSAmerican College of Surgeons
- IstanbulAesthetic Fellowship, Medipol Hospital
- LahoreFaisal Town clinic, personally performed
Why patients choose Dr. Saleem
Body contouring with fillers needs the same understanding of anatomy, blood vessels and proportions as body contouring surgery.
Approved products, shown to you
Only recognised international products from authorised channels are used, and the sealed box is shown before treatment.
Honest advice on fillers vs fat transfer
As a liposuction and fat transfer surgeon, Dr. Saleem will tell you when a BBL or fat grafting would give you a better, longer-lasting result.
Safe technique in the correct layer
Blunt cannulas and superficial placement reduce risk, which is especially important in the buttocks.
Experience fixing problems from other injections
Including lumps and complications from permanent gels injected elsewhere.
What are body fillers?
Body fillers are injectable treatments that restore volume, improve contour or tighten thin, crepey skin below the face. They suit people who want a subtle to moderate change without an operation or a long recovery.
Body areas are much larger than the face, so they need far more product. That affects the cost, the number of sessions and which filler is right. Areas treated include:
- Buttocks: lift, shape and projection
- Hip dips: the inward curve between hip and thigh
- Backs of the hands: thin skin and visible veins
- Chest (décolletage), arms, knees and stomach: crepey or lax skin
- Cellulite dimples
- Depressed scars and dents, including after previous liposuction
Never accept permanent gels
Industrial or liquid silicone, polyacrylamide “hydrogel” (sometimes called aqua filling), paraffin and oils are still injected into buttocks and breasts at some parlours and unregistered clinics in Pakistan, often sold as “imported permanent filler”. These substances can travel through the body and cause hard lumps, chronic infection, disfigurement and life-threatening blockage of blood vessels. They are very difficult to remove, often needing major surgery.
We also do not use injectable fillers for breast enlargement. They can cause lumps and interfere with breast cancer screening. Implants or fat transfer are safer options.
Types of body filler used
Poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra)
A collagen stimulator that builds your own collagen over several weeks. Best for buttock shape and lift, hip dips, cellulite and loose skin. Lasts up to 2 years or more after a full course.
Calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse)
Gives immediate support and stimulates collagen, and can be diluted to tighten skin. Best for hands, chest, arms and knees. Lasts 12 to 18 months.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) body filler
An instant-volume gel that can be dissolved with hyaluronidase if needed. Best for hip dips, small dents, scars and post-liposuction irregularities. Lasts 12 to 18 months.
Fat transfer (alternative)
Your own fat, taken by liposuction and injected. Gives a moderate to large, long-lasting change and slims the donor areas. It is surgery, with 1 to 2 weeks of recovery.
Who are body fillers suitable for?
Good candidates
- Healthy adults wanting a subtle to moderate change without surgery
- Slim people without enough spare fat for fat transfer
- People who can’t take time off for surgical recovery
- Patients with dents or irregularities after previous liposuction
May need to wait or choose another option
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Active infection anywhere in the body
- Keloid tendency or certain autoimmune conditions without your doctor’s approval
- Previous permanent silicone or gel injections in the same area
- Wanting a large increase in buttock size, where fat transfer is more realistic
The body filler procedure
Dr. Saleem assesses your shape, skin quality and goals, and tells you how many vials or ml and how many sessions are realistically needed before anything is booked.
Step 1 — Consultation
Photos, the choice of product, the likely number of vials and sessions, and the total cost.
Step 2 — Preparation
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and herbal supplements for about a week unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Step 3 — Marking and numbing
The area is marked while you stand, cleaned thoroughly, and numbed with cream or local anaesthetic.
Step 4 — Injection
A blunt cannula or fine needle places small amounts evenly in the safe, superficial layer. The area is then gently moulded.
Step 5 — Further sessions
Reviewed at 4 to 6 weeks. Collagen stimulators usually need 2 to 3 sessions, 4 to 6 weeks apart.
Body filler recovery timeline
- First 24 hours
Swelling, tenderness and bruising are normal. Avoid heavy exercise, sauna and steam.
- Days 1–5
After Sculptra, massage 5 minutes, 5 times a day, for 5 days. After buttock or hip treatment, avoid long sitting and sleep on your side or stomach.
- Weeks 1–2
Swelling settles. Gym after 7 days; avoid heavy squats and tight shapewear for 2 weeks.
- Weeks 6–12
Sculptra and Radiesse results keep improving as collagen forms. Your next session is planned now if needed.
- 12–24 months
Results fade gradually. Top-up sessions maintain the shape.
Plan treatment at least 4 to 6 weeks before a wedding or holiday.
Side effects and risks
With approved products in the correct layer, most side effects are mild: swelling, tenderness, bruising, small lumps that usually settle with massage, and asymmetry that is adjusted at the next session.
Less common but important risks include nodules, infection and, rarely, blockage of a blood vessel, which is the most serious risk of any filler. Safe injection layers, blunt cannulas and surgeon-level anatomy reduce this risk, and HA filler can be dissolved urgently if needed. Seek help immediately for severe pain, white, blue or dusky skin, fever or sudden breathlessness.
Common concerns about body fillers
- Is this a real, approved product?
- Yes. Only recognised international products are used, with the sealed box shown to you.
- Would fat transfer be better for me?
- Possibly. Because both are offered, you’ll get an honest comparison of cost, recovery and results.
- Why is it more expensive than parlour offers?
- Genuine body fillers need large volumes of imported product. Very cheap permanent fillers are almost always illegal gels.
Expected results
- Rounder, lifted buttocks and softer hip dips
- Younger-looking hands
- Firmer, smoother skin on the chest, arms and knees
- Smoother dents and depressed scars
- Gradual, natural-looking results with collagen stimulators
For a larger or permanent change, see fat transfer and liposuction.
From our patients
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“From my first consultation to the follow-up care, I was treated with kindness, professionalism, and respect. Dr. Saleem took the time to explain everything clearly.”
Body filler questions patients ask first
How much do body fillers cost in Lahore?
Typical 2026 prices are PKR 70,000 to 120,000 per vial of Sculptra, PKR 70,000 to 95,000 per syringe of Radiesse and PKR 25,000 to 50,000 per ml of hyaluronic acid filler. Buttock and hip treatments usually need several vials and are quoted after assessment.
Are buttock fillers safe?
Approved fillers injected by a trained doctor into the correct superficial layer are generally safe. The serious dangers come from illegal permanent gels and silicone, and from injecting too deep.
How long do body fillers last?
Hyaluronic acid and Radiesse usually last 12 to 18 months. A full course of Sculptra can last 2 years or more.
Are there permanent body fillers?
Products sold as permanent body fillers, such as silicone or hydrogel, carry a high risk of long-term complications and should be avoided.
Can I sit normally after buttock fillers?
Yes, but avoid long periods of pressure for the first few days and sleep on your side or stomach for the first week.
Fillers or BBL: which is better?
Fillers suit slim patients wanting a subtle to moderate change without surgery. Fat transfer (BBL) suits people with enough spare fat who want a bigger, long-lasting change.
I had injections at a parlour and now have lumps. Can you help?
Yes. Lumps or hardness after unknown injections need examination and sometimes an ultrasound. Treatment may include medicines or surgical removal. Message us with photos to start.
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