title: History of gluteal augmentation.
abstract: The concept of female beauty has changed throughout time, but the form and size of the breasts and gluteal region have remained constant as symbols of maximum femininity. Sculptures and prints show us feminine figures that are voluminous and reflect human history's interest in fertility. The early years of gluteal augmentation saw few published reports that described the procedure technique, follow-up, or possible complications. But developments continued as surgeons began experimenting with different anatomical planes for implant placement. The most important goal in plastic surgery is meeting a patient's expectations. It is important for the surgeon to thoroughly explain to patients what can realistically be achieved with a procedure.
authors.affiliation: Institute for Plastic Surgery, Mexico City, Hospital Angeles de Las Lomas, Vialidad de la Barranca s/n, cons 490, Col. Valle de las Palmas, Huixquilucan, Edo. Mexico C.P. 52763. joseabel@avantel.net
authors.forename: J Abel
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: de la Peña
authors.forename: Omar V
authors.initials: OV
authors.lastname: Rubio
authors.forename: Jacobo P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cano
authors.forename: Mariana C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Cedillo
authors.forename: Miriam T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Garcés
mesh_terms: D001504:Beauty; D002081:Buttocks / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000266:history*