title: Submuscular gluteal augmentation: 17 years of experience with gel and elastomer silicone implants.
abstract: This article provides practical guidelines for plastic surgeons who want to incorporate submuscular gluteal augmentation into their body-contouring procedures to enhance the overall results of their patients. Technical tips for improving results and avoiding complications are provided. The author also weighs the advantages and disadvantages of gel and elastomer silicone implants.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, Peruvian University San Martin de Porres, Lima, Peru. juvencia@ec-red.com
authors.forename: Jorge E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Hidalgo
mesh_terms: D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D012826:Silicone Elastomers
chemical_list: D012826:Silicone Elastomers