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Patient Pre-operative Planning of Gluteal Augmentation
Ashkan Ghavami1, Neil M Vranis2
1Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Private Practice, Ghavami Plastic Surgery, 433 North Camden Drive, Suite 780, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA.
Abstract:
Demand for autologous gluteal augmentation with fat transfer continues to rise paralleling the increasingly complex nature of the operation. Improved overall aesthetic outcomes are a result of: (1) donor site fat harvest has evolved to circumferential torso high-definition lipo-sculpting; (2) a shift from indiscriminate buttock augmentation to precise gluteal re-shaping. Discussing complex operations with patients, particularly ones of artistic nature, can be challenging. The senior author has developed a gluteal re-shaping graphic to focus a patient's attention to the four most important areas. It also serves as a foundation for surgeons to create operative plans and track outcomes for professional development.
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