Gluteal contouring surgery in the massive weight loss patient.
This article describes some of the salient anatomic issues, a classification system, surgical techniques, and a decision-making algorithm available for contouring the gluteal region in the patient who has sustained massive weight loss (MWL). The gluteal deformities encountered in patients who have lost a massive amount of weight are unprecedented in body-contouring surgery, and plastic surgeons need uncommon techniques when contouring and augmenting the gluteal region in these patients. A better understanding of the anatomy and a new surgical armamentarium can improve the cosmetic results of gluteal contouring, and, thereby, enhance patient satisfaction in this challenging population.
BodyAesthetic Plastic Surgery & Skincare Center, 969 North Mason Road, Suite 170, St. Louis, MO 63141, USA.
Robert F
RF
Centeno
Constantino G
CG
Mendieta
V Leroy
VL
Young
D000465:Algorithms; D002081:Buttocks / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D015431:Weight Loss