The former Apprentice winner Dr Leah Totton revealed her new method, which she claims is an alternative safe and non-invasive to the controversial Brazilian Bum Lift.
Speaking ahead of the launch of series 16 tonight, Irish-born Leah, 33, who won Apprentice Lord Sugar’s £250K investment in 2013 and has since opened three clinics turning over millions, shared the cosmetic industry’s new answer to BBL.
“Hip Dip Fix” has become a popular solution to BBL, a controversial hip and surgical procedure that has been considered unsafe by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
The promise of improving cellulite, skin quality and elasticity, and giving you the ‘perfect proportions,’ ‘Lanluma’ injects a collagen stimulator filler to the area. This gives you a more rounded look.
While BBL works by taking natural fat from the waist and other unwanted areas and injecting it into the hips and bottom at a cost of £10,000, the non-surgical treatment works without liposuction and costs £3,800 for four vials – lasting between two to three years.
Dr Leah won Apprentice Lord Sugar’s £250K investment in 2013 and has since opened three clinics turning over millions
The “Hip Dip Fix” has won traction thanks to Dr Leah Totton (33) who was an Apprentice winner. It is the solution to BBL (the previously controversial and unsafe surgical procedure for the bottom and hips) which The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons has deemed unsafe.
Since winning Lord Sugar’s investment in The Apprentice, Dr Leah has grown from strength to strength. Photo: Dr Leah and Lord Sugar with her Apprentice cohort
Sophie, a 30-year-old London PA was unsatisfied with her bum. She wasn’t even going to the gym.
Keen to get a more curvy shape, seen on celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, she decided to have two vials of the Lanluma treatment injected into her hip area – costing £1,900.
FEMAIL was told by her: “I wasn’t happy with the lack of pepiness in my bum and the overall shape. My confidence was greatly affected by this. While there’s a lot of attention in media about a perfect bum, I simply wanted to feel comfortable with my body.
‘I tried to exercise but it didn’t seem to make much difference so I decided to do some research into potential treatments. The Lanluma Bum Lift was something I had never considered. It seemed less risky and invasive than a BBL, and I didn’t want to do it.
Sophie was a PA from London aged 30 who wasn’t happy with her bum. She also didn’t see any improvement by going to the gym.
Keen to get a more curvy shape, seen on celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian, she decided to have two vials of the Lanluma treatment injected into her hip area – costing £1,900 (seen after)
“I saw the Lanluma bumlift on Instagram and decided to investigate further. This treatment was very safe, produced beautiful results and had subtle effects.
Sophie was treated in Dr Deepa’s Baker Street Clinic by Dr Sidra with two vials Lanluma. Dr Sidra was extremely pleased with her results.
She said: ‘The treatment itself was much easier than expected, it was nowhere near as painful as I thought. It was quite easy thanks to the help of amazing doctors. It was great for lunchtime. The whole process was very simple and easy.
Sophie was anxious that her body wouldn’t change from the one she had before. She chose to use a lesser amount of filler.
She said, “It was just the right amount to address my concerns. My confidence has been boosted and I feel amazing.”
“I’ve had comments from friends on how plump my bum is, so this treatment I highly recommend. It is important to massage it regularly.
Injectable therapy targets depressed areas in the hips and bum, and stimulates natural collagen.
Dr Leah spoke to FEMAIL and stated that a plump bottom, or correction of a flat bottom, are some of the most requested body treatments at Dr Leah Clinic. Bum enhancement has seen a significant increase in demand, with bum-lifts increasing in popularity 2520% since 2000.
Cosmetic procedures such as BBL surgery are becoming more popular due to the current trends in body shape. Everybody wants to look perfect in their hourglass figures.
“There have been many instances where BBL has not gone according to plan. This has led to it being referred as one of the most hazardous procedures in plastic surgery due the high number of deaths.
“Surgeons in Britain have been warned not to do BBL. We decided to provide a safer and more effective option, injectable bum enhancements, Lanluma injections.
It has been a very popular alternative to surgery. There is minimal downtime, natural-looking results that last for around 2 years.
How does the Lanluma non-surgical Bum Lift work?
What is the Lanluma bum lift?
It is a collagen stimulating injectable treatment made from Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) which has been used safely in aesthetic medicine for decades. By stimulating natural collagen production, it gives your buttocks an even more round appearance.
Lanluma activates natural collagen in the deep dermis.
- Enhances fullness or replaces any volume lost.
- Improves skin quality/cellulite/dimpling on buttocks
- This is a great way to get rid of your hips.
This non-surgical procedure can create an even look by lifting the skin and filling in the areas that are lacking collagen.
This triggers a deep tissue healing reaction, which stimulates the production of your natural collagen. The steady increase in natural collagen allows for more comfort and less chance of stretching, which can be common after BBL surgery.
What happens during treatment?
The Lanluma Bum Lift Treatment usually takes around one hour after consulation.
The procedure should not take more than thirty minutes. It isn’t painful and you will be awake all the time.
Mark the area you wish to enhance and sterilize it. The lanluma bumlift will be painless when you have local anaesthesia injected. Your doctor will then carefully inject Lanluma where you would like to see results – massage will be performed immediately after treatment and you will need to do this yourself at home.
What is the recovery time?
The procedure should be painless. There may be some swelling over the next few hours.
The number of sessions required will vary depending on where you’re treating and how your body responds. Your natural collagen will then show results in between 2-6 months.
Which areas are best treated?
Lanluma is able to cover any procedure, from facelifts to bum lifts. The unique, natural formulation of Lanluma can be applied anywhere on the body to create a natural and fuller look. Here are some of the most popular areas Lanluma can help you use.
The Hip Dip Fix, promoted by Dr Leah Totton (33) who won the Apprentice, has been gaining traction for its ability to fix the controversial BBL hip-enhancement and surgical bottom procedures.
- Treat hip dips
- Reduction of Cellulite and skin dimpling
- Improve skin quality on neck and decolletage
- Bingo wings with crepe skin can be improved
- Treat ageing hands
- Treatment for hollow cheeks/temples
It costs how much?
It costs £3,800 for four vials and £6,080 for eight vials.
What treatments are compatible with it?
You can also combine fat freezing with bum lifting to create a more defined silhouette.
Why is this replacing BBL?
BBL surgery can go wrong in many cases. This is why it is not widely performed in the UK.
It involves body liposuction, which is a deep injection of fat into the muscle.
There are serious consequences if the fat is injected into a blood vessel.
BBL Surgery was disapproved by The British Association of Plastics Surgeons because of serious complications. Fat embolism is a leading cause of death in the UK. There has been a surge in popularity for Our Lanluma, a safer option that offers a bum-lift treatment.
Is there a difference between Lanluma or dermal filler, and what is it?
Dermal filler has become a popular option to fill the depressed areas of the buttocks – but Lanluma also instead works deep within the skin to stimulate your own natural collagen production, meaning it gives a more natural look and feel than dermal filler. ,
The results last for between two and three years, which is longer than most body dermal fillers.