I was reading the Toronto Metro paper during my subway ride today, and noticed on page 1, an article about a 25 year old Brampton woman who paid for PMA (polymethylmethacrylate) injections into her rear end. She let an "injector" preform the procedure in her bedroom for $2,800 and was told to lie on her stomach for 24 hours after the procedure. She had originally bought a plane ticket to Colombia to have a procedure done out of country. Simple googling can tell you that the substance  PMA is "plexiglass" and does in fact have good compatibility with human tissue. However, a pubmed article regarding the complications of PMAnpublished in 2008 can easily be found with an internet search. It concluded that "Polymethylmethacrylate filler complications, despite being rare, are often permanent and difficult or even impossible to treat. Safety guidelines should be observed when considering use of polymethylmethacrylate for augmentation." Some of the complications included tissue necrosis. That would scare the crap out of me, I would rather have a flat bum than no bum at all!

Fitness bums! Me on the right.

        I am often baffled by peoples stupidity (ignorance?), but in this case wasn't sure which person to be ticked off with: the injector or the 25 year old.  The injector is in jail, charged with criminal negligence and bodily harm due to other botched procedures. Shame on her for making a quick buck at the expense of others health, and giving other practitioners bad press. Shame on the 25 year old, I hope she has learnt her lesson. She had no injuries, although her backside returned to its normal size and she was left with skin discoloration around the injection. She was also left with a lighter wallet, bruised ego and roommier pants.
          Of course this relates to exercise. Heavy squats, lunges, and deadlifts with lift and tighten your backside like nothing else. I challenge any of you who think otherwise to do a leg workout with me. You will have no doubt that area will grow after the pain of  adjusting to a new workout routine. You will feel that booty for a few days after! Of course this pain doesn't last forever, and it is so worth it. Invest your money into improving your health and your physique, and feeling great about yourself. Climb stairs, run up hill, get on those hip extensions! Anyone can tighten up their physique all it takes is a little bit of effort. I was shocked that this made the front page, but it is indicative of our society. Looking for a quick, effortless fix and a fast buck.