Replacement of gluteal implants by polymethyl methacrylate filler: case report

Abstract

Silicone prostheses are an alternative to shape the buttock but further studies are still needed to support the effectiveness of its use. A patient sought medical attention for being dissatisfied with the glutaeal silicone prostheses inserted using subcutaneous technique four years before. The treatment adopted was prosthesis removal surgery, and subsequent filling with PMMA.

Aesthetic correction of lesion by post-liposuction corticoid infiltration using subcision, PMMA filling, and CO2 laser

“…When applied superficially these products need to be more diluted or well distributed to prevent the formation of nodules or irregularities. PMMA, when the abdomen is considered, is indicated for treatments of depressed scars, of stretch marks when there is excessive depression, and of correction and depression in the abdominal fat layer after liposuction [11].…”

Correction of Poland Syndrome (Chest Hypoplasia) Using Polymethylmethacrylate Implant

“…In the case reported here, there was no need of hospitalization or postprandial discomfort, and different from the study reported by Costa et al [5] there was no difficulty in calculating the final volume. PMMA filling in large volumes has been reported even for replacement of gluteal prosthesis without adverse effect observed after five years of follow-up [13] and also in other regions of the body such as arm, chest and back for both aesthetic and reconstructive purposes in patients traumatized and with sequelae [14]. The results include more attractive contours and volumetric repositioning compromised by the action of time.…”