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Gluteal Augmentation with Polymethyl Methacrylate: A 10-year Cohort Study
Roberto Chacur1, Honório Sampaio Menezes2, Nívea Maria Bordin da Silva Chacur1
1Leger Clinic, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|July 24, 2019
Summary
Gluteal augmentation using Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) offers a safe and effective option for buttocks enhancement. This study found PMMA injections resulted in a low rate of side effects, supporting its use in cosmetic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Cosmetic Procedures
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Developing effective buttocks augmentation techniques is crucial for patient satisfaction and safety.
- Achieving both volume enhancement and gluteal remodeling remains a challenge in augmentation procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) for gluteal augmentation.
- To determine the complication rates associated with PMMA injections for buttocks enhancement.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study of 1,681 patients undergoing gluteal augmentation with PMMA (2009-2018).
- Analysis of demographic data, procedural details, and postoperative outcomes.
- Statistical comparison of side effect rates using the Student's t test.
Main Results:
- Over 2,770 gluteal filling procedures were analyzed, with 540,751 mL of PMMA injected.
- A total of 52 side effects were reported, yielding a complication rate of 1.88% per procedure.
- A statistically significant correlation was found between higher total filling volumes and the incidence of side effects (P=0.02).
Conclusions:
- Gluteal augmentation with PMMA is a viable and effective option for achieving desired aesthetic outcomes.
- The low complication rate supports the inclusion of PMMA as a recommended filler in gluteal augmentation guidelines.
- Further research may explore optimal volume guidelines to minimize potential side effects.
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