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Patients undergoing bariatric or cosmetic surgery desire improved buttock contour. This study presents a novel flap technique to address both volume loss and sagging, enhancing the mid-buttock projection.

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Area of Science:

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  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Cosmetic Surgery

Background:

  • Patients seeking body contouring after weight loss or for cosmetic reasons often experience flattened buttock contours.
  • Existing options like gluteal implants and lipografting have limitations in addressing both volume and ptosis.
  • Current adipocutaneous flaps often fail to provide adequate volume or projection to the mid-buttock region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a novel surgical technique for buttock augmentation that addresses both volume deficit and ptosis.
  • To achieve a superior gluteal concavity and maximal projection at the midlevel of the buttocks.

Main Methods:

  • A new adipocutaneous flap technique is detailed, designed to overcome the limitations of traditional flaps.
  • The described flap originates to provide volume and projection to the mid-buttock area, addressing both deficit and ptosis.

Main Results:

  • The presented technique aims to provide a versatile solution for buttock contouring.
  • It is designed to correct volume deficits and address gluteal ptosis effectively.
  • The flap facilitates superior gluteal concavity and optimal mid-level buttock projection.

Conclusions:

  • This novel flap technique offers a promising approach to enhance buttock contour in postbariatric and cosmetic surgery patients.
  • It effectively addresses both volume augmentation and ptosis correction.
  • The method aims to achieve superior aesthetic outcomes with improved mid-buttock projection.