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Aesthetic occiput augmentation using methylmethacrylate.

Yong Tai Song1

  • 1From JOGAK Plastic Surgery Clinic, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery
|January 9, 2015
PubMed
Summary

A new minimally invasive technique for aesthetic occiput augmentation using methylmethacrylate has been developed. This procedure offers a safe and effective solution for patients seeking improved head shape, with high satisfaction rates and rare complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Medicine
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Growing public interest in aesthetic head shape.
  • Increasing patient requests for occipital contouring, particularly in Asia.
  • Limited previous focus on purely aesthetic cranioplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a minimally invasive technique for aesthetic occiput augmentation.
  • To assess the safety, efficacy, and patient satisfaction of the procedure.
  • To address aesthetic concerns related to planar, asymmetric, or grooved occiputs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a minimally invasive occiput augmentation using methylmethacrylate.
  • Subperiosteal insertion of soft methylmethacrylate via a small incision under local anesthesia.

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  • Manual contouring of the implant in situ to achieve desired occipital shape.
  • Outpatient procedure with a focus on quick recovery.

    • Main Results:

    • 959 patients underwent aesthetic occiput augmentation between March 2007 and October 2013.
    • Mean follow-up period of 49 months.
    • High patient satisfaction reported, with nearly all patients satisfied with the outcome.
    • Complications were rare, with only 0.5% of patients requiring corrective procedures.

    Conclusions:

    • Aesthetic occiput augmentation using methylmethacrylate is a consistent, predictable, and satisfactory procedure.
    • The technique is minimally invasive, performed under local anesthesia, and results in quick recovery.
    • Further long-term follow-up is recommended for definitive conclusions.