Ethnic considerations in buttock aesthetics.

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.

Complications of buttocks augmentation: diagnosis, management, and prevention.

Over the past several years, there has been a tremendous growth and interest in buttocks augmentation in the United States. Surgical techniques have evolved over time to correct anatomical deficiencies and fulfill patient requests, including silicone implant placement (subcutaneous, intramuscular, submuscular, and subfascial) and autologous micro fat grafting. Unfortunately, these techniques have presented great challenges with regard to the incidence, diagnosis, management, and prevention of various postsurgical complications.

"Universal" and ethnic ideals of beautiful buttocks are best obtained by autologous micro fat grafting and liposuction.

Recently there has been a dramatic increase in the number of patients seeking buttocks enhancement and in the degree of augmentation requested. To fulfill these requests,aesthetic plastic surgeons must understand the patient's personal requests and ethnic identity, as well as any universal ideal of proportions and contours that create the impression of beautiful buttocks. "Universally" perceived ideal buttocks are 1.

Optimizing wound healing in the face after laser abrasion.

Background: Laser resurfacing is a popular procedure to improve the physical signs of photoaging. In addition to improvements in treatment modalities, optimizing posttreatment regimens will enhance patient care.

Objective: Our purpose was to evaluate the efficacy of two forms of wound care for the face after laser abrasion.