Objectifying High-Definition Brazilian Buttock Lift Results Using the Buttock Assessment Tool

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.