[Semiology for gluteal remodeling by lipofilling].
BACKGROUND
Gluteal augmentation is a consultation request for many patients. The most common surgical techniques performed for gluteal augmentation employ gluteal implants. However, the results can be frustrating. Liposuction is one of the most common surgical procedures in aesthetic surgery. This surgical procedure can provide some complications. Fat grafting is an effective and predictable way to remodel the buttocks. To get better results, it's important to understand gluteal compartments with a descriptive study. The aim of this study is to describe gluteal semiology for buttocks remodeling with fat grafting.


METHODS
We have described gluteal semiology with our review of literature. We have analyzed fat compartments of gluteal region: volume, links between every compartments, connections with major gluteal muscle and with the skin. We have also analyzed shape and volume of the buttocks.


RESULTS
We have described 11 aesthetic subunits, the volume and the shape of the buttocks, and the skin laxity. We did an important literature review to understand the most important gluteal zones to improve for patients' satisfaction.


CONCLUSIONS
Our gluteal semiology description is very useful to understand liposuction/lipoinjection of gluteal areas. Fat grafting may be a reliable technique, simple and safe procedure. Surgery for correction of the buttocks may involve more than projection and volume. However, these must be in a balanced proportion with the rest of the body.
Département de chirurgie plastique et reconstructrice, centre régional Léon-Bérard, Lyon, France. docteur.hoquoc@gmail.com
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D000273:Adipose Tissue / Q000637:transplantation; D000328:Adult; D002081:Buttocks / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D004954:Esthetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans