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Chapter 18
Overcoming Fear inGluteal Surgery
PauloGodoy
18.1 Introduction
Fear is an organism’s response to a threatening situation.
This feeling is also linked to the anxiety generated by the mental anticipation of
the danger to be faced. Despite serving the survival of the species, excessive fear paralyzes the person and prevents from evolving.
Fear is part of people’s life. Some people do not know how to face it, others learn
to live with it and see it not as a negative thing, but as a feeling of self-preservation.
Fear is often caused by negative experiences or it is heightened by a lack of
knowledge on a particular subject.
In medicine, and, with special relevance, in esthetic plastic surgery, fear also
plays a benecial role, preventing adventurous surgeons and those who do not have the necessary experience in a particular area of activity from causing iatrogenic sequel, and harm to patients [1].
During the development of gluteal surgery, there were several reports of compli-
cations, which discouraged many surgeons from performing this procedure. Above all, there is a greater fear when it comes to the management of silicone implants for gluteus augmentation. For some reason, plastic surgeons who are starting to operate gluteus with implants, tend to compare this procedure to breast augmentation. Although the two procedures involve the use of silicone implants, the organs, tissue dynamics, techniques, and the silicone implant itself are totally different.
This improper comparison leads many surgeons to underestimate the technical
difculty of gluteoplasty with implants. As a consequence, surgeons not used to
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gluteal anatomy, and unfamiliar with techniques tend to generate complications. Thus, discouragement and disinterest in performing this procedure increase.
Overcoming fear in gluteal surgery requires the acquisition of theoretical and
practical information in order to minimize complications and make the proce­dure safer.
The surgeon who is interested in expanding his knowledge in this particular eld
should return to cadaveric studies and look for some of the hands-on courses offered around the world.
For many surgeons, the peculiar anatomy of the gluteal region is not a routine
eld of study.
In addition to the anatomical variations of the different types of pelvic girdle,
attention should be paid to muscle dynamics and the interactions between implants and surrounding tissues.
The introduction of implants in the intramuscular plane of the gluteus maximus
requires knowledge of this unique anatomy [2].
At its origin in the sacrum and sacrum tuberal ligament, the gluteus maximus
muscle is thinner and tends to thicken as it progresses to its central region, becom­ing thinner again until its insertion into the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and con­dylum. Lateral of tibia.
During preoperative planning, it should be kept in mind that the implant needs to
be strategically placed in the thickest part of the muscle. However, as there is a thickness variation along the muscle extension, an over-dissection of the pocket plane can lead the implant to a lateral displacement and, consequently, a lateral herniation [3].
In order to empower surgeons and encourage them to evolve in the eld of glu-
teal augmentation through a didactic sequence of events, we sought to enumerate the main steps to minimize complications in gluteal surgeries and consequently reduce any fears for performing this procedure.
18.2 Preoperative Marking
The entire preoperative marking is based on one reference point: the ischial tuberos­ity [4]. With the patient in the ventral decubitus position, the ischial tuberosity is easily identied as a large protuberance posteriorly on the superior ramus of the ischium. It is the most projected bone part that can be found during the palpation of the gluteal region.
One medial line is drawn on the intergluteal cleft (line A). Next, two lines, one
from each side, are drawn parallel at a distance of 4cm to the medial line (lines B). One horizontal line is drawn from one ischial tuberosity to the other, on the contra­lateral side (line C). The identication of the correct localization of the ischial tuber­osity is primordial since it is going to be the inferior limit of the pocket plane dissection. The superior and lateral limits of the pocket plane dissection are estab­lished by the imprinting of the implant on the gluteal skin: an anatomic implant is
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placed with its widest part touching the horizontal line (line C), and the medial part of the implant touching the line B.
The superior limit of the dissection is determined by the superior edge of the
implant, as well as the lateral limit which is also determined by the lateral portion of the implant.
The advantage of using the implant dimensions to determine the limits of pocket
design allows a safe and precise plane dissection and avoids an over undermining of the plane. This maneuver aims to obtain a tight pocket that keeps the implant in de­nite position and prevents its rotation or mal position.
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18.3 Patient Positioning andAntisepsis
A 12cm high silicone cushion is positioned below the patient, in the iliac crests. The purpose of this positioning is to keep the maximum gluteal muscle horizontal and facilitate its access.
As it is close to the anal region, the gluteus is an area with an increased potential
for the risk of infection therefore strict antisepsis is paramount. It is recommended to start with a brushing of the skin with chlorhexidine degerming soap solution fol­lowed by rinsing with alcoholic chlorhexidine solution.
18.4 Anal Isolation
One of the biggest concerns of the surgeon who starts performing gluteal surgery is the increased potential for infections. It is known that the anal region is a highly infectious risk area. For this reason, in addition to a previous cleaning with chlorhex­idine solution, physical isolation of the region is essential.
The anal isolation is initiated with the introduction of a 4 × 3cm transparent lm
adhesive dressing placed directly over the anus.
Next, a rolled surgical compress is xed with 5 stitches on the skin: 1 superiorly
and 2 on each side. The main function of xing the compress to the skin is to prevent it from dislocating during the insertion of the implant or inadvertently being used in surgery. Above the compress, another adhesive bandage is positioned to cover, pro­tect, and isolate the entire anal area.
18.5 Incision
The incisions are planned in parallel lines bilaterally, each one distancing 0.5cm from the midline of the intergluteal cleft. The length of the incisions varies from 4 to 7cm according to the distance between the upper border of the anus and the
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upper limit of the intergluteal crease. In addition to facilitating the inclusion of the silicone implant in the gluteus, the use of a double incision helps the preservation of the sacrocutaneous ligament and, consequently, minimizes the chances of wound local dehiscence. The difcult management of dehiscence is one of the factors that discourage surgeons from performing gluteoplasty with implants. Mastering maneuvers that aim the minimization of potential dehiscences are essential to over­come fear in performing these procedures.
An improvement in the quality and enlargement of the two incisions was observed
when compared to a single incision over time. With two incisions there is no need for resection of a skin island as recommended by other authors. With a single inci­sion, once the implants are placed, the tension on the incision may increase, and if the skin island is resected, the tension on the scar tends to be higher and lead to dehiscence.
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18.6 Precise Subcutaneous Tunnel Dissection
As previously demonstrated by Serra e col., a supra-fascial dissection tunnel should be kept to a minimum, sufcient to include the implant in the intramuscular plane. The 5 × 2cm dissection tunnel, when compared with a 6 × 6cm one, proved to be large enough for implant inclusion without difculties. The group that used a smaller dissection tunnel also showed lower rates of dehiscence and complications.
18.7 Tight Intramuscular Pocket
The dissection of the intramuscular plane must obey the precise limits of the implant. The implant, once inserted in the correct anatomical plane, must remain precisely accommodated in the created pocket. Excessive dissection of the intramuscular plane can facilitate displacement, rotation, or malpositioning of the implant, culmi­nating in an unsightly appearance over time.
To avoid an over displacement of the intramuscular plane, it is mandatory to
restrict the dissection of the plane according to the preoperative marking.
Sizers with the correct dimensions of the implant or the implant itself are used to
mark the skin and determine the precise limits for dissecting the implant site.
18.8 Rapid Muscle Incision Synthesis
A common fear in performing gluteoplasty is complications related to muscle syn­thesis. With the implant introduced in the intramuscular plane, the application of sutures to close the muscle incision may inadvertently cause perforation of the implant shell by the needle. One option to avoid this complication is to perform a
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running suture to close the muscle incision before including the implant. However, this suture is made without its traction, keeping its tension loose. In this way, the implant can be inserted between the suture wefts and, after its inclusion, a simple traction of the suture can quickly close the muscle incision.
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18.9 Inclusion Film Funnels
Compared to the breast implant, the introduction of the gluteus implant is more challenging. The use of facilitating devices for the inclusion of implants is very benecial in gluteal surgery. They facilitate the introduction of the implant even with smaller incisions and decrease the contact of the implant with the skin. One popular option is the lm funnel. Film funnel is a shaped sleeve constructed of a exible, polymeric lm and has a lubricious hydrophilic coating on the inside sur­face. It is intended to assist the delivery of silicone gel implants by providing a shell-tissue interface with less friction during insertion of the implant.
18.10 Protective Supercial Fat Layer Flap
In addition to the aforementioned feared wound dehiscence, one of the factors of concern is certainly the exposure and extrusion of the implant. In order to prevent and maintain a greater layer of protection, we propose a ap of the supercial fat layer of the gluteal subcutaneous layer.
Supercial to the gluteus maximus muscle, ve different layers are consistently
identied in both male and female: dermis, supercial fat (fatty layer between der­mis and supercial fascia), supercial fascia, deep fat (fatty layer between super­cial fascia and deep fascia), deep fascia (the investing fascia of the gluteus maximus muscles).
The main idea for this ap is to release the supercial layer of fat from the dermis
and supercial fascia.
This layer is then rotated and xed anteriorly and deeply in the fascia of the glu-
teus maximus muscle.
This ensures an anterior layer of protection. Thus, in the event of wound dehis-
cence, the implant is kept protected. The same occurs in the other direction: if there is a rupture of the muscle’s sutures, the implant does not tend to come out and exter­nalize through the subcutaneous tissue.
18.11 Tapping
In the immediate postoperative period, a topical adhesive that provides resistance to maintain the integrity of the barrier and wound closure is applied over the skin suture. In order to limit movement and maintain a stable implant position in the rst
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days after surgery, an elastic cotton and rayon bandage with permeable rubber adhe­sive is applied in horizontal parallel bands over the entire gluteal surface. This ban­dage remains during the rst 5 days after surgery, its prolonged use should be avoided due to the possibility of blisters and erythema on the skin.
After removing this bandage, kinesio tapes are applied directly to the gluteal
skin. The strips are arranged in a “C” shape as a frame around the implant in order to optimize muscle support and limit the movement of the implants.
18.12 Postoperative Management
The postoperative analgesic control is performed with the administration of 30mg of codeine every 8h for 7days. The muscle relaxant carisoprodol is associated for 5 days. Antibiotic coverage is achieved with cefadroxil 500 mg every 12 h for 7days, a jet rifocin spray is splashed daily on the scar after cleaning.
Patients are encouraged to sit from the rst postoperative day; however, they use
pillows below their thighs thus avoiding pressure directly on the implants. Squat muscle exercises are postponed for 3months to avoid potential misplacement of the implant.
18.13 Conclusion
Overcoming fear is achieved through the acquisition of knowledge, security, and good experiences. The popularization of gluteoplasty in the world, especially in Latin American countries, and medical education focused on this subject, contrib­uted to the dissemination of knowledge and reduction of complications. The didac­tic segmentation in 11 steps facilitates the performance of this procedure in a reproducible and safe way.
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Chapter 19
Anatomical Implants
PatricioCovarrubias
19.1 Introduction
When deciding to perform a gluteal augmentation surgery with implants, we have different alternatives in terms of surgical techniques, dissection planes, and also the type of implant to be placed, in this case, round and anatomical implants [13].
In this Chap. 1 describe the characteristics of the latter, as well as its advantages
and disadvantages.
19.2 Characteristics oftheImplants
Among the characteristics of this type of implants are:
19.2.1 Material
There are cohesive gel and silicone elastomer implants [46]. Behavior of both could inuence the different rates of complications associated with the use of these implants described in the literature [7], as well as their visualization and palpation, especially with the gluteus in movement.
P. Covarrubias (*) Clínica Dr. Covarrubias, Santiago, Chile e-mail: patricio@drcovarrubias.cl
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19.2.2 Surfaces
There are smooth, nanotextured, microtextured, and macrotextured implants on the market. The use of macrotextured implants is associated with a higher incidence of periprosthetic seroma as well as some anecdotal cases of Anaplastic Giant Cell Lymphoma [810]. Today the use of microtextured, smooth, or nanosurface implants is preferred.
19.2.3 Base andProjection
The main characteristic of this type of implant is the asymmetrical base, with one side wider than the contralateral side [11]. They also have at least two different projections for each base measurement, which ultimately translates into the differ­ent volumes to be placed.
This feature of the implant makes it more versatile in relation to where to locate
the maximum projection (up, down, or lateral) depending on what is sought in each patient; but it is also the main problem if the pocket is not designed properly, or an implant wider than the base of the buttock is chosen, as we will see later.
To be more sure that the direction in which the implant is placed is correct, the
different commercial companies place both visual (which can be radiopaque) and palpable position markers, to verify the correct position of the implant before clo­sure (Figs.19.1, 19.2, 19.3 and 19.4).
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Figs. 19.1–19.4 Anatomical implant features: asymmetrical base, increased projection on the widest side, and position markers
19.3 How toChoose theRight Implant?
Depending on the technique to be used (subfascial, intramuscular, or submuscular) we choose the implant in relation to the base of the gluteal muscle. This implant is not suitable for use in those buttocks whose width–height ratio is very similar (but­tocks with a more square frame), but if they have a good indication in which the shape is more elongated.
Once the base has been measured, we proceed to look for an implant that does
not exceed these measurements and, depending on the result sought, we proceed to choose the appropriate projection.
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19.4 Implant Position
Since the implant is asymmetric, it allows us to place the maximum projection where we need it most, that is, in the upper, lower, or even somewhat lateralized portion. Most of the cases correspond to the posterior projection of the pubis, although it must be dened on a case-by-case basis. Personally, I leave the maxi­mum projection in the upper part in patients with a atter posterior pelvis, also in patients who want that hyper-projected area or in patients who need a gluteal pexy associated with implants. In cases where the patient has a more curved pelvis or wants a more natural result, I leave the maximum downward projection. In cases where some projection is sought on the hips, the widest part can be left a little to the side to achieve this effect (Figs.19.5 and 19.6).
Fig. 19.5 Position marker that is displayed before closing the wound
Fig. 19.6 Implant versatility: implant positioning with greater projection in the superior portion