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Joseph P Hunstad1, Mark A Daniels1, John C Crantford1
1Department of Plastic Surgery, Hunstad Kortesis Bharti Plastic Surgery & MedSpa, 11208 Statesville Road, Suite #300, Huntersville, NC 28078, USA.
This study presents purse-string gluteoplasty, a safe and effective surgical technique for buttock ptosis and atrophy. It enhances buttock projection and improves appearance in ideal candidates.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Buttock Augmentation
Background:
- Buttock deflation and ptosis are common aesthetic concerns.
- Patients often seek improved buttock projection and contour.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the purse-string gluteoplasty technique.
- To evaluate its safety and effectiveness in correcting buttock ptosis and atrophy.
Main Methods:
- The procedure involves buttock lifting combined with auto-augmentation.
- A key element is the use of a purse-string suture to enhance projection.
- Auto-augmentation tissue is not undermined during the procedure.
Main Results:
- Purse-string gluteoplasty effectively corrects buttock ptosis and atrophy.
- The technique enhances the projection of auto-augmented tissue.
Conclusions:
- Purse-string gluteoplasty is a safe and effective method for buttock rejuvenation.
- It offers a solution for patients desiring improved buttock shape and volume.
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