Gluteal Reshaping Using a Simple Device for Collecting Fat

Abstract

Introduction:

Liposuction was popularized in the 80s of the previous century. Later, fat graft was widely used to augment different parts of the body especially the gluteal area. Fat collection is a part of the process of fat injection. Different methods have been described for fat collection. The objective is to address the outcome results of collecting large amount of fat using a chest tube canister for gluteal augmentation.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 20 females were operated for gluteal reshaping. Our choice was fat grafting for augmentation and correction of any depressed scars. The fat was collected using a canister of chest tube. Patients were assessed by measurement of hip circumference and by the usage of Likert scale with some modifications.

Results:

The mean amount of liposuction was about 4315 cm³ and the mean amount of fat injected was about 1250 cm³ per secession. After 6 months, hip circumference was increased by 4.045 cm. Actually, more than half of patients (65%) were strongly satisfied. One patient suffered from oily cyst that was excised surgically.

Conclusion:

The canister is safe, cheap, and effective method for collection and preparation of large volume of fat.