Receiving a Sculptra BBL is incredibly safe, more so than a typical BBL procedure. Unlike surgical BBL, Scultpra requires no incisions, greatly reducing chances of infection. Traditional BBLs also involve fat transfer, which may lead to fat embolisms — particles of fat entering your bloodstream and blocking blood flow — that result in life-threatening cardiac or pulmonary complications. A Sculptra BBL removes no fat from your body, and thus has no risk of those potentially deadly side effects. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sculptra is tested and trusted across the world. As with any procedure, some rare side effects may occur, including swelling, bruising, and slight discomfort.