Secondary thigh-buttock deformities after classical techniques. Prevention and treatment

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Secondary buttock corrections present significant surgical challenges.
• Factors include poor tissue vascularization, limited soft tissue mobilization, and scar formation issues.
• These limitations restrict available surgical techniques and increase recurrence risk.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the complexities of secondary high-buttock corrections.
• To outline common deformities encountered in secondary buttock procedures.
• To review surgical strategies for addressing these challenging cases.

Main Methods:

• The authors review and discuss established and innovative surgical techniques.
• Focus is placed on managing specific secondary deformities.
• Case examples and anatomical considerations are implicitly discussed.

Main Results:

• Correction of supratrochanteric depressions.
• Management of trochanteric bulges and contour irregularities.
• Addressing scars, perineal bands, and flat buttocks.

Conclusions:

• Secondary buttock deformities require specialized surgical approaches.
• Careful patient selection and technique are vital for optimal results.
• Addressing vascularity, tissue mobility, and scarring is key to successful reconstruction.