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The number of gluteal fat augmentation procedures has increased around the world in the last 4 years and, therefore, the number of complications as well. Due to the increased risk of mortality and morbidity when fat is injected intramuscularly, not knowing where the cannula is positioned at all times during fat injection, is of concern.
In this chapter, we show a method capable of reliably identifying the planes of fat injection in real time with the use of ultrasound. This technique allows to evaluate the depth and location of the cannula at all times, thus avoiding injury to the deep gluteal vessels and helping to decrease the risks of major complications secondary to this procedure.
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Cansanção, A., Condé-Green, A., Vidigal, R.A. (2021). Ultrasound-Assisted Gluteal Fat Grafting. In: Cansanção, A., Condé-Green, A. (eds) Gluteal Fat Augmentation. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58945-5_19
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