{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: B-ultrasound-assisted gluteal fat grafting in Asians: A prospective study of quantitative results from three-dimensional imaging and B-ultrasound analysis.
{Author}: Wang B;He P;Zhao R;
{Journal}: J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
{Volume}: 94
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jul 15
{Factor}: 3.022
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.bjps.2024.04.035
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>The increasing number of fatalities caused by gluteal fat grafting is concerning; thus, there is a need to determine ways to obtain the ideal aesthetic effect while ensuring a safe operation. In this study, three-dimensional (3D) measurements combined with B-ultrasound were used to evaluate the effect of gluteal fat augmentation in Asians, whose safety and effectiveness were confirmed using quantitative data.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>Thirty-five consecutive female patients were evaluated in this prospective clinical study. All patients underwent B-ultrasound-assisted gluteal fat augmentation on the subcutaneous plane alone. 3D imaging and B-ultrasound analysis of the adipose tissue thickness in the gluteal region were performed preoperatively and at 1 week, 3 months and 6 months post-operatively.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The waist circumference of the patients decreased, gluteal circumference and length of the gluteal crease increased and average waist-to-hip ratio improved from 0.78 to 0.74. At 3 months and 6 months post-operatively, the adipose tissue thickness decreased by 5.1% and 15.1%, respectively. The fat retention rates calculated using 3D imaging measurements at 3 months and 6 months post-operatively were 77.9% and 64.7%, respectively. According to the BODY-Q scale scores, patients reported a high level of satisfaction post-operatively.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>B-ultrasound guidance can effectively prevent the occurrence of fatal fat embolism during gluteal fat grafting and maximise the augmentation effect. The quantitative data obtained using 3D measurements and B-ultrasound confirmed the safety and effectiveness of fat injections for gluteal augmentation under B-ultrasound guidance.