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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Body Contouring

Background:

  • The Brazilian butt lift (BBL) is a highly sought-after cosmetic procedure, yet lacks standardized aesthetic goals for buttock size and shape.
  • Patient preferences for buttock aesthetics demonstrate considerable variation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of demographic factors on patient preferences for buttock size and shape in the context of BBL surgery.
  • To identify potential correlations between age, ethnicity, religion, and desired aesthetic outcomes for buttock augmentation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a novel buttock assessment tool employing digital alterations to define desired buttock shape (fullness distribution) and size (waist-to-hip ratio).
  • Survey of 422 patients assessing variations in preferred buttock aesthetics across different demographic groups.

Main Results:

  • Significant variations in preferred buttock size and shape were observed based on age, ethnicity, and religious affiliation.
  • Hispanics and African Americans showed a higher preference for lower buttock fullness compared to Caucasians.
  • Older individuals and Muslim respondents tended to prefer smaller buttock sizes, while African Americans generally desired larger buttocks.

Conclusions:

  • The developed buttock assessment tool is instrumental in objectifying patient goals for BBL procedures.
  • This tool aids plastic surgeons in understanding and meeting individual patient aesthetic desires for buttock augmentation.