Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Buttock Augmentation in Indian Population: A Retrospective Analysis.

[BACKGROUND] Safe subcutaneous buttock augmentation (SSBA) offers a safer alternative to traditional gluteal fat grafting, addressing concerns of complications such as fat embolism. This study aims to establish the safety and efficacy of SSBA in an Indian cohort.

[MATERIALS AND METHODS] A retrospective analysis was conducted on 293 patients (287 females, 6 males) who underwent SSBA between January 2017 and September 2024. Fat was harvested using ultrasound-assisted liposuction and power-assisted liposuction, followed by grafting into the subcutaneous plane using a power-assisted device with a 5-mm blunt cannula.

[RESULTS] The mean fat grafting volume for females was 557 mL and 341.6 mL for males. There were no reported mortalities, and complications were minimal. For females, the mean waist-to-hip ratio improved significantly from 0.81 to 0.72 (  < 0.001), demonstrating notable aesthetic enhancement.

[CONCLUSION] SSBA is a safe and effective procedure for buttock enhancement, showing significant improvement in body contour and minimal risk of complications. These results reinforce the importance of technique precision and safety protocol adherence.