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Combining Fat and Implants for Gluteal Augmentation
1Cirumed Clinic Marbella, Edificio Panorama, Autovía del Mediterráneo, km 184, planta baja, local 2B y 2C, Marbella, Málaga 29603, Spain.
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|September 13, 2023
Summary
This study outlines best practices for buttock implants, focusing on efficient surgical preparation and implant selection. Combining these with fat grafting maximizes patient outcomes for gluteal augmentation.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Gluteal augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure.
- Optimal outcomes require careful consideration of surgical techniques and implant choices.
- Combining implants with fat grafting is increasingly utilized.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidelines for optimal buttock implant management.
- To detail time-efficient preparation of the implant pocket.
- To outline optimal implant selection and combination with fat transfer.
Main Methods:
- Review of current surgical techniques for buttock augmentation.
- Analysis of implant materials and sizing considerations.
- Evaluation of fat grafting techniques in conjunction with implants.
Main Results:
- Established protocols for efficient implant pocket creation.
- Recommendations for implant types and sizes based on patient anatomy.
- Synergistic benefits of combining implants with large-volume fat transfer.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive approach to buttock implant management enhances aesthetic results.
- Efficient surgical preparation and appropriate implant selection are crucial.
- Large-volume fat transfer complements buttock implants for superior outcomes.
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