The traditional method produced less reversible cellular damage (swelling) than laser lipolysis using 1,000 J (in). The area receiving 3,000 J (in) showed major irreversible damage (cytoplasmatic retraction and disruption of membranes). For this reason, the mean diameter of the adipocyte was less.

Results observed using this method, despite our small number of cases, suggest that it is a useful and simple procedure that deserves further investigation as to whether it might, in some cases, substitute for or complement certain conventional methods of facial rejuvenation.

Body-contouring aesthetic surgery focused on the gluteal region has been increasingly in demand. This article aims to describe the surgical technique, the results, and the complications for 28 women who underwent endoscopically assisted gluteoplasty using high-profile, high-cohesion round silicone implants between 1996 and 2006. The procedure involves precise dissection of the area for implant inclusion under endoscopic visualization, allowing optimization of the aesthetic gain, while minimizing the risks of sciatic nerve injury. Complications requiring surgical reintervention occurred for 7% of the patients. The technique demonstrated itself to be safe, dependable, and easy to learn.

Through a solid evaluation method, our technique has demonstrated significantly good near- and longer-term results.