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1Department of Plastic Surgery, The Ohio State University, 915 Olentangy River Road, Suite 2100, Columbus, OH 43212, USA; Private Practice, Columbus Institute of Plastic Surgery, 6499 East Broad Street, Suite 130, Columbus, OH 43213, USA.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|March 10, 2018
Summary
Massive weight loss can cause gluteal deformities. A "Moustache" flap technique using autologous tissue augmentation can improve body contouring and patient satisfaction in these cases.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Body Contouring
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Massive weight loss and aesthetic concerns often lead to significant gluteal contour abnormalities.
- Common issues include gluteal ptosis, skeletal deformities, severe platypgia, and insufficient fat for autologous transfer.
- Excisional procedures are standard for massive weight loss contour abnormalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of autologous gluteal autoaugmentation using the "Moustache" flap technique.
- To address severe gluteal deformities in massive weight loss patients.
- To enhance body contouring outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing a circumferential body lift/excisional buttock lift.
- Employing the "Moustache" flap technique for autologous tissue augmentation.
- Focusing on anatomical knowledge, surgical technique, and postoperative care.
Main Results:
- The "Moustache" flap technique allows for autologous tissue augmentation to correct gluteal deformities.
- This approach enhances outcomes for massive weight loss body contouring.
- Improved patient satisfaction is a key outcome.
Conclusions:
- Autologous gluteal autoaugmentation with the "Moustache" flap is an effective technique.
- It successfully addresses gluteal deformities in massive weight loss patients.
- The technique improves aesthetic results and patient satisfaction.
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