Injectable Body Contouring – Hyaluronic Acid & Lanluma®

Non-surgical body contouring for volume, shape, firmness and improved body proportions

Injectable Body Contouring is a modern, minimally invasive approach for women and men who want to improve selected areas of the body without surgery.

Depending on the anatomy, treatment area and desired result, different injectable options may be considered, including:

• specialised body hyaluronic acid fillers,
• Lanluma®, an injectable PLLA collagen biostimulator,
• or a combination of injectable and other body contouring techniques.

These treatments work in different ways.

Body hyaluronic acid fillers are mainly used when more immediate volume and precise contour correction are required.

Lanluma® works primarily through gradual collagen stimulation, aiming to improve fullness, firmness and tissue quality over time.

The goal is not simply to add more volume.

The goal is to create better proportions and a more harmonious body contour that respects the patient’s natural anatomy.

What is Injectable Body Contouring?

Injectable body contouring includes treatments that may be used to:

• restore volume,
• improve body contour,
• correct small asymmetries,
• soften selected depressions,
• improve firmness,
• enhance specific anatomical areas.

Unlike surgical augmentation or fat transfer, these treatments use an injectable approach and do not require large incisions.

The most appropriate option depends on whether the patient needs:

• more immediate volume,
• gradual collagen stimulation,
• improved firmness,
• better skin quality,
• or a combination of these effects.

What is Body Hyaluronic Acid Filler?

Body Hyaluronic Acid Filler is a stabilised hyaluronic acid gel with properties specifically suited to selected body contouring applications.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the human body with a strong ability to bind water.

When formulated as a specialised injectable gel, it may provide:

• volume,
• support,
• projection,
• improved contour,
• correction of small irregularities.

The result is visible immediately, while the product is gradually biodegraded by the body.

It is therefore not a permanent implant.

What is Lanluma®?

Lanluma® is an injectable biostimulator based on PLLA – Poly-L-Lactic Acid.

It is not a hyaluronic acid filler.

Its main mechanism of action is different.

After injection, PLLA gradually stimulates the body’s own collagen production.

This may contribute to:

• improved tissue quality,
• greater firmness,
• gradual restoration of fullness,
• improved skin appearance,
• better contour.

The effect of Lanluma® is not based on simple immediate filling.

It develops progressively as new collagen is produced.

Hyaluronic Acid or Lanluma® – what is the difference?

The main difference lies in how the result is created.

Body Hyaluronic Acid Filler

May be preferred when the goal is:

• immediate volume,
• precise contour correction,
• correction of a depression,
• improvement of asymmetry,
• an immediately visible change.

Lanluma®

May be preferred when the goal is:

• gradual biostimulation,
• collagen production,
• improved firmness,
• progressive restoration of fullness,
• improved tissue quality.

In some patients, one of these approaches may be more suitable.

In others, a different or combined strategy may be recommended.

Which areas can be treated?

Depending on the product, indication and anatomy, injectable body contouring may be considered for selected areas such as:

• buttocks,
• hip dips,
• calves,
• thighs,
• upper arms,
• small depressions,
• asymmetries,
• selected scars,
• irregularities after liposuction,
• areas with loss of volume or firmness.

Not every product is appropriate for every body area.

The choice must be based on the specific indication and the correct medical protocol.

Injectable Buttock Contouring

The buttocks are one of the areas where non-surgical injectable contouring may be considered.

Depending on the anatomy, the goal may be:

• improved projection,
• a rounder contour,
• enhancement of the upper buttock,
• improved lateral curve,
• correction of small asymmetries,
• improvement of hip dips.

Hyaluronic Acid for the Buttocks

Hyaluronic acid provides immediate volume.

It may be considered when the goal is:

• a faster visible change,
• targeted correction,
• precise contour enhancement.

Lanluma® for the Buttocks

Lanluma® works more gradually through collagen stimulation.

It may be considered when the aim is:

• progressive improvement in fullness,
• increased firmness,
• better tissue quality,
• gradual contour enhancement.

Neither approach provides the same degree of volume increase as a BBL when major augmentation is required.

Hip Dips – correction of lateral depressions

Hip dips are natural indentations between the pelvis and upper thighs.

They may be more noticeable due to:

• skeletal anatomy,
• fat distribution,
• muscle development,
• buttock shape.

Injectable treatment may aim to:

• create a smoother lateral contour,
• improve the transition between the waist and buttocks,
• reduce the visual depth of the indentation.

Hyaluronic acid generally provides a more immediate result.

Lanluma® provides a more gradual change through collagen stimulation.

Injectable Calf Contouring

In selected patients, body fillers may be used to:

• improve mild asymmetry,
• add visual fullness to a specific area of the calf,
• improve the proportion between calf and thigh,
• enhance contour.

Calf anatomy requires particularly careful treatment planning and technique.

Lanluma® for Arms, Thighs and Other Areas

In areas where the main concern is not only volume loss but also reduced tissue quality or firmness, Lanluma® may be considered in selected patients.

The treatment may aim to:

• stimulate collagen,
• improve firmness,
• improve tissue quality,
• support mild laxity.

It cannot remove significant excess skin.

Can it create a more “athletic” body?

Injectable contouring may help highlight selected lines and proportions.

For example, it may:

• soften selected depressions,
• enhance specific curves,
• create better balance between anatomical regions.

However, it does not create true muscle growth.

When the main goal is:

• muscle strengthening,
• definition,
• a more athletic contour,

the B.R.F. Protocol – Body Reshape & Firming, exercise or another muscle-stimulation technology may be more appropriate.

Correction of Irregularities After Liposuction

After liposuction, some patients may be left with:

• small depressions,
• localised volume loss,
• asymmetries,
• minor contour irregularities.

In suitable cases, injectable contouring may help improve these imperfections.

For larger irregularities, a better option may be:

• fat transfer,
• corrective liposculpture,
• surgical correction.

Hyaluronic Acid, Lanluma® or Fat Transfer?

There is no single technique that is right for everyone.

Hyaluronic Acid

May be preferred when:

• a small or moderate correction is needed,
• an immediate result is desired,
• the patient does not want surgery,
• there is not enough available fat for transfer.

Lanluma®

May be preferred when:

• biostimulation is desired,
• a gradual result is preferred,
• firmness needs improvement,
• progressive contour enhancement is the goal.

Fat Transfer

May be more appropriate when:

• greater volume is required,
• sufficient donor fat is available,
• simultaneous liposuction is desired,
• long-term integration of autologous tissue is preferred.

Injectable Body Contouring or BBL?

A Brazilian Butt Lift is a surgical procedure in which fat is transferred from other areas of the body to the buttocks.

It can provide greater volume enhancement and simultaneous liposculpture.

Injectable contouring may be more appropriate when:

• the patient does not want surgery,
• the correction required is smaller,
• there is insufficient donor fat,
• the goal is contour refinement rather than major augmentation.

Injectable Body Contouring or B.R.F. Protocol?

These approaches have different goals.

Hyaluronic Acid / Lanluma®

They focus more on:

• volume,
• fullness,
• proportions,
• firmness,
• tissue quality.

B.R.F. Protocol

It focuses more on:

• localised fat,
• muscle strengthening,
• definition,
• tightening,
• overall body sculpting.

In selected patients, these techniques may form different parts of a personalised body transformation plan.

How long does the procedure take?

Treatment time depends on:

• the product,
• the area,
• the amount used,
• the number of treatment points.

A session may take approximately 30–60 minutes, while more extensive areas may require longer.

Is anaesthesia required?

Injectable body treatments are usually performed with:

• local anaesthesia,
• local anaesthesia at the entry points,
• other comfort measures when required.

General anaesthesia is usually not necessary.

When will I see the results?

Body Hyaluronic Acid

The result is visible immediately.

The final appearance is assessed after initial swelling has settled.

Lanluma®

The result is more gradual.

Following treatment, collagen production develops over the following weeks and months.

How long do the results last?

Duration depends on:

• the product,
• the area,
• the amount used,
• metabolism,
• tissue quality,
• individual response.

Hyaluronic Acid

The result is temporary and gradually decreases as the product is broken down by the body.

Lanluma®

The result may last longer because of the collagen-stimulating process.

However, duration is not identical in every patient.

Are repeat treatments required?

They may be.

With hyaluronic acid, patients may require:

• repeat treatment,
• a small touch-up,
• maintenance treatment.

With Lanluma®, the number of sessions depends on:

• the area,
• tissue quality,
• the desired result,
• the individual collagen response.

The treatment plan is personalised.

What is recovery like?

After treatment, patients may temporarily experience:

• swelling,
• redness,
• tenderness,
• bruising,
• a feeling of tightness,
• temporary firmness,
• small nodules.

Most patients return relatively quickly to their normal daily activities.

Social downtime depends on the area and extent of treatment.

What should I avoid after treatment?

Aftercare instructions depend on the product and treatment area.

Patients may temporarily be advised to avoid:

• strenuous exercise,
• excessive pressure,
• intense heat,
• non-recommended massage,
• certain activities.

With PLLA treatments, specific massage or aftercare instructions may be provided according to the treatment protocol.

What are the advantages?

In appropriately selected patients, injectable body contouring may offer:

• a non-surgical approach,
• no large incisions,
• limited downtime,
• targeted correction,
• improvement of small asymmetries,
• contour enhancement,
• a choice between immediate volume or gradual biostimulation.

What are the disadvantages?

There are also limitations.

Treatment may:

• require significant amounts of product in larger areas,
• require repeat sessions,
• involve maintenance costs,
• not provide the same volume as surgery,
• not correct significant skin laxity.

Correct patient selection is therefore essential.

Is Injectable Body Contouring safe?

Treatments with body fillers and biostimulators are medical injectable procedures and are not risk-free.

Possible adverse effects may include:

• swelling,
• bruising,
• pain,
• redness,
• inflammation,
• infection,
• asymmetry,
• firmness,
• nodules,
• product migration,
• other less common complications.

Safety depends on:

• using the appropriate product,
• correct indication,
• detailed anatomical knowledge,
• correct injection depth,
• appropriate amount,
• physician experience.

Why choose Dr Andreas Ioannides?

Injectable body contouring requires more than simply adding material.

Correct planning must consider:

• anatomy,
• the relationship between fat and muscle,
• skin quality,
• vascular and nerve anatomy,
• the natural curvature of the area,
• symmetry,
• overall body proportions.

Dr Andreas Ioannides, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, assesses not only the area being treated but the overall balance of the body.

The choice between:

• hyaluronic acid,
• Lanluma®,
• fat transfer,
• BBL,
• B.R.F. Protocol,
• another technique,

is based on the patient’s actual goal.

One patient may need immediate volume. Another may need collagen stimulation. Another may need muscle definition. The right treatment starts with the right assessment.

Who is a suitable candidate?

Treatment may be suitable for women and men who:

• want a small or moderate increase in volume,
• want improved body contour,
• have hip dips or small depressions,
• have asymmetries,
• do not want surgery,
• do not have enough fat for fat transfer,
• want improved tissue quality and firmness,
• have realistic expectations.

When is it not suitable?

It may not be the right option when there is:

• significant excess skin,
• a need for very large volume enhancement,
• advanced laxity,
• a need for surgical reshaping,
• active infection,
• specific medical contraindications.

In these cases, another technique may be more appropriate.

How much does Injectable Body Contouring cost?

The cost varies significantly according to the treatment plan.

The final price depends on:

• whether hyaluronic acid or Lanluma® is used,
• the treatment area,
• the amount of product,
• the number of sessions,
• the desired result,
• the extent of treatment,
• any combination treatments.

Because body areas often require larger product volumes than facial treatments, the cost can vary considerably between patients.

The exact price is determined after a personal consultation.

It is not about more volume. It is about better proportions.

Body contouring should not be based on how much product can be injected.

The result depends on:

• where volume is needed,
• where collagen support is needed,
• where muscle enhancement is needed,
• the natural curves of the body,
• symmetry.

Injectable Body Contouring by Dr Andreas Ioannides

The goal is a more harmonious body — not an exaggerated one.

Would you like to know which treatment is right for you?

During your personal consultation, Dr Andreas Ioannides will assess:

• the area you want to improve,
• the amount of volume required,
• skin quality,
• firmness,
• muscle tone,
• available donor fat,
• body proportions,
• your desired result.

The most appropriate plan may then include:
Body Hyaluronic Acid, Lanluma®, fat transfer, BBL, B.R.F. Protocol or a combination of techniques.

Frequently Asked Questions About Body Hyaluronic Acid & Lanluma®