Aesthetic surgery of the buttocks: imaging appearance

Area of Science:

• Radiology
• Medical Imaging
• Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

• Buttocks aesthetic surgery is increasingly popular.
• Radiologists need to be familiar with post-surgical imaging.
• Identifying complications is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the imaging features of various buttocks augmentation techniques.
• To illustrate common and uncommon complications.
• To aid radiologists in interpreting post-operative imaging.

Main Methods:

• Review of imaging findings from buttocks implants.
• Analysis of imaging after liposuction.
• Illustration of imaging after fat and silicone injections.
• Presentation of complications such as fat necrosis, abscess, and silicone migration.

Main Results:

• Detailed imaging characteristics for buttocks implants, liposuction, fat grafting, and silicone injections are presented.
• Spectrum of potential complications including fat necrosis, abscess, and implant rupture are illustrated.
• Silicone migration patterns are discussed.

Conclusions:

• Familiarity with the imaging spectrum of buttocks aesthetic procedures is essential for radiologists.
• Recognition of specific imaging findings can help diagnose complications.
• This review provides a comprehensive guide for interpreting post-operative buttocks imaging.