Piero Crabai, Luis Campos-Martínez, Francesco Marchetti, Fabio Fantozzi, Ruben Marques, Silvia Fontenete
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Abstract
Background: The increasing demand for noninvasive gluteal augmentation using hyaluronic acid (HA) gel highlights the need for research into its safety and effectiveness. This study aimed to assess the safety and satisfaction levels of patients and physicians regarding HA body filler for buttock enhancement. It also explores variations in outcomes across different injection sites and among different practitioners.
Methods: This retrospective, observational, descriptive multicenter study analyzed the outcomes of using a body HA filler (HYAcorp MLF2) for buttock augmentation across 4 Italian centers, with a 6-month follow-up period. Patients' and physicians' satisfaction levels were measured immediately postprocedure, and adverse events were monitored throughout the study period.
Results: Thirty-five subjects received injections, with an average volume of 85.1 ± 42.2 mL per subject injected. Throughout follow-up, 94% of patients and 100% of physicians rated the improvement as "very good" or "good." Adverse events were generally mild-to-moderate, typically resolving within 2-7 days. The most frequently recorded adverse effects were swelling, pain, and redness. No significant differences were observed among injectors (P > 0.05).
Conclusions: HYAcorp MLF2 is safe and effective for buttock augmentation, demonstrated by high satisfaction rates and manageable, mild-to-moderate adverse events, with no significant variation based on practitioner experience or clinic site.
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open is an open access, peer reviewed, international journal focusing on global plastic and reconstructive surgery.Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open publishes on all areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including basic science/experimental studies pertinent to the field and also clinical articles on such topics as: breast reconstruction, head and neck surgery, pediatric and craniofacial surgery, hand and microsurgery, wound healing, and cosmetic and aesthetic surgery. Clinical studies, experimental articles, ideas and innovations, and techniques and case reports are all welcome article types. Manuscript submission is open to all surgeons, researchers, and other health care providers world-wide who wish to communicate their research results on topics related to plastic and reconstructive surgery. Furthermore, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open, a complimentary journal to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, provides an open access venue for the publication of those research studies sponsored by private and public funding agencies that require open access publication of study results. Its mission is to disseminate high quality, peer reviewed research in plastic and reconstructive surgery to the widest possible global audience, through an open access platform. As an open access journal, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open offers its content for free to any viewer. Authors of articles retain their copyright to the materials published. Additionally, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery—Global Open provides rapid review and publication of accepted papers.