Intramuscular Posterior Thigh Volumization: An Aesthetic and Harmonious Transition to the Gluteal Region (Hv-FAT).

ABSTRACT: The gluteal region remains the preferred site for fat grafting. However, the transition from the gluteal region to the thighs has not been well studied. This study aimed to describe an echographic guidance hamstring volumization procedure (Hv-FAT) as a complement to body contouring surgery.

Methods

Hv-FAT was performed in 19 patients from four countries (Peru, Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico) from May to June 2022 by four surgeons trained in soft-tissue ultrasound and in the aforementioned technique. All the patients met the following criteria: age older than 18 years and younger than 60 years; a body mass index of 30 kg/m² or less, and a surgical risk score of 2 or less, according to the Goldman index.

Results

A total of four men and 15 women were included in this study, whose

SUBMITTER: Manzaneda Cipriani RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10069849 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature