title: Clinical anatomy in aesthetic gluteal body contouring surgery.
abstract: This article describes some of the major anatomical issues that confront plastic surgeons when contouring and augmenting the gluteal region. A better understanding of anatomy can improve the cosmetic results of gluteal augmentation and thereby enhance patient satisfaction. More importantly, this knowledge can reduce the risks of complications, some of which may have long-term adverse effects.
authors.affiliation: BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery and Skincare Center, 969 North Mason Road, Suite 170, St Louis, MO 63141, USA. rfcentenomd@bodyaesthetic.com
authors.forename: Robert F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Centeno
authors.forename: V Leroy
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*