Cited Research
Gluteal fat grafting earned a difficult reputation in the 2010s due to fat embolism risk. The 2020s response — strict subcutaneous-only injection, ultrasound guidance, and conservative volumes — has substantially improved safety.
What changed
- Subcutaneous-only injection (never into muscle).
- Intraoperative ultrasound guidance becoming standard of care.
- Lower volumes per session; staged procedures preferred.
- Board-certified plastic surgeons in accredited facilities only.
References & Further Reading
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