BACKGROUND: A harmonious gluteal region is considered an essential element in the composition of body beauty and expression of femininity. Therefore, there is growing interest, from both men and women, in the aesthetical improvement of this region. The aim of this study is to present an alternative to the published augmented gluteoplasty techniques, as well as to demonstrate the viability of this alternative as a safe and reproducible technique. Based on intramuscular placement of the prosthesis, the technique uses simplified limits of dissection with reference to the fixed anatomical structures (bones) of the gluteal region in order to construct the implant pocket. METHODS: From 2001 to 2011, 18 patients with ages ranging from 25 years to 50 years underwent augmentation gluteoplasty. Specific implants were used for the gluteal area, with implant volume ranging from 250 mL to 800 mL (mean, 367 mL). RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the gluteal volume of patients along with achievement of natural and harmonious contours. Immediate and long-term satisfaction with the cosmetic results was obtained in 100% of patients. CONCLUSIONS: The use of intramuscular gluteal prostheses is a safe and easily reproducible method of augmentation gluteoplasty with good results and a low complication rate. Determination of the limits of detachment using fixed bone structures simplifies the implementation of this technique, allowing the use of even larger implants than those reported in the literature.
Buttocks; Prostheses and implants; Plastic surgery
