There has been increased interest in buttock contouring and augmentation in recent
years, which has translated into increased demand for these procedures. In addition,
we are witnessing a growing number of patients from all ethnic groups requesting cosmetic
surgery in the United States. Buttock aesthetic surgery today consists of either augmentation
or recontouring of the gluteal region by one of three methods: (1) liposuction (if
only reductive shaping is required); (2) liposuction and augmentation by micro fat
grafting; and (3) gluteal implants. Whereas there certainly exists a “universal ideal”
of beauty in buttock augmentation, there are fundamental ethnic differences that must
be recognized to achieve a desirable surgical outcome. We present an article reviewing
current trends in buttock aesthetic procedures and discuss issues relevant to the
ethnic populations.
Buttock augmentation - ethnic aesthetic surgery - gluteal implants - gluteal autologous
fat grafting - ethnic buttock augmentation
