Power-Assisted Gluteal Augmentation: A New Technique for Sculpting, Harvesting, and Transferring Fat

Abstract

4 Therapeutic.

Prospective Controlled Study of Buttock Fat Transfer Using Ultrasound and Photographic Measurements

“…Buttock augmentation was originally accomplished using silicone implants. 2 , 12 , 13 However, the complication rate is very high (38.1% among surveyed surgeons 16 ). 2 , 12 , 13 Because of its lower risk, fat injection is more commonly performed by plastic surgeons than buttock implants.…”

“… 10 This airway has proved to be safe with the patient in the lateral position, provided it is secured using tape. In a departure from traditional prone patient positioning, 2 , 8 , 14 – 16 the author never uses prone positioning for liposuction or lipoinjection or any other procedure.…”

“… 2 , 8 , 17 Painful paresthesias of the flanks and gluteal regions are sometimes encountered. 16 , 19 Contour irregularities may occur, especially in thin women.…”

“… 2 , 14 , 18 , 19 However, recent investigators have injected the subcutaneous plane instead. 16 No incision is made in the gluteal fold so as to avoid neurovascular injury. Injection in multiple tunnels is a well-known measure 2 , 8 , 15 , 16 to maximize fat vascularization.…”

“… 16 No incision is made in the gluteal fold so as to avoid neurovascular injury. Injection in multiple tunnels is a well-known measure 2 , 8 , 15 , 16 to maximize fat vascularization.…”