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DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1809330
Original Article

Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation in Indian Population: A Retrospective Analysis

Rajat Gupta 
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Excel Hospital, C K Birla Hospital, and Rosewalk Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Priya Bansal
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Excel Hospital, C K Birla Hospital, and Rosewalk Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Gautam Chaudhury
2   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Excel Hospital, CK Birla Hospital, and Rosewalk Hospital, New Delhi, India
,
Nandini Singh Tanwar
3   Department of Burns, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Abstract

Background

Safe subcutaneous buttock augmentation (SSBA) offers a safer alternative to traditional gluteal fat grafting, addressing concerns of complications such as fat embolism. This study aims to establish the safety and efficacy of SSBA in an Indian cohort.

Materials and Methods

A retrospective analysis was conducted on 293 patients (287 females, 6 males) who underwent SSBA between January 2017 and September 2024. Fat was harvested using ultrasound-assisted liposuction and power-assisted liposuction, followed by grafting into the subcutaneous plane using a power-assisted device with a 5-mm blunt cannula.

Results

The mean fat grafting volume for females was 557 mL and 341.6 mL for males. There were no reported mortalities, and complications were minimal. For females, the mean waist-to-hip ratio improved significantly from 0.81 to 0.72 (p < 0.001), demonstrating notable aesthetic enhancement.

Conclusion

SSBA is a safe and effective procedure for buttock enhancement, showing significant improvement in body contour and minimal risk of complications. These results reinforce the importance of technique precision and safety protocol adherence.

Keywords

safe subcutaneous buttock augmentation - Brazilian butt lift - gluteal anatomy - fat grafting - expansion vibration lipofilling - waist-to-hip ratio - cosmetic surgery

Ethical Approal

The study was approved by the GeneBandhu ethics committee (Ref: ECG035/2024). The meeting was held on December 30, 2024.




Publication History

Article published online:
02 June 2025

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