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Gluteal Augmentation in Men.

Neil M Vranis¹, Douglas Steinbrech²

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Male gluteal enhancement is increasingly popular in aesthetic plastic surgery due to evolving social norms. Surgeons can achieve satisfying results using implants, fat transfer, or tissue rearrangement for masculine buttock aesthetics.

Keywords:

Body contouring Gluteal autoaugmentation Male buttock sculpting Male gluteal augmentation Male gluteal implants

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Plastic Surgery
Aesthetic Medicine
Human Anatomy

Background:

The male buttock's shape has historically symbolized masculinity, strength, and health across cultures.
Increasing social acceptance of aesthetic plastic surgery for men has led to a rise in demand for gluteal enhancement procedures.
Understanding specific aesthetic ideals for the male gluteal region is crucial for surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the aesthetic principles and surgical considerations for male gluteal shaping.
To inform surgeons about techniques for achieving aesthetically pleasing male buttocks.
To highlight the importance of patient satisfaction in male gluteal enhancement.

Main Methods:

Review of aesthetic ideals pertinent to male gluteal morphology.
Discussion of surgical modalities including gluteal implants, fat transfer (autologous fat grafting), and local tissue rearrangement.
Consideration of combined techniques for optimal outcomes.

Main Results:

Aesthetically pleasing male buttocks can be sculpted using established surgical techniques.
Patient satisfaction is a key outcome measure in male gluteal enhancement.
A combination of techniques may offer superior results for specific patient anatomies.

Conclusions:

Male gluteal enhancement is a viable and increasingly requested procedure in aesthetic plastic surgery.
Surgeons must possess a thorough understanding of male aesthetic principles to guide surgical planning.
Successful gluteal shaping can significantly enhance patient satisfaction and confidence.