The Art of Gluteal Sculpting

Learn Gluteal Sculpting from the Master!

Gluteal sculpting procedures have become increasingly popular today as patients requesting body contouring improvements
recognize that a nicely shaped buttock provides balance and proportion to the total body aesthetic. The Art of Gluteal
Sculpting, by Dr. Constantino G. Mendieta, an acknowledged expert in this area, is the definitive work on this topic.

The dramatic increase in requests for gluteal contouring procedures requires that plastic surgeons develop a mastery
not only of a range of body contouring procedures, but also the ability to recognize each patient's body frame type so
that appropriate interventions can be planned. This book provides surgeons with the comprehensive, clinical information
they need to meet their patient demands.

This magnificently illustrated semi-atlas work consists of 7 comprehensive chapters in two parts. The beautiful 4-color
artwork depicts the surface anatomy as well as the underlying structures to enhance understanding. Numerous case
examples demonstrate the excellent outcomes from these procedures. Step-by-step technique is demonstrated for each of
the procedures discussed. One DVD with 2 operative video accompanies the book.

Part I book begins with a seminal chapter: Evaluation Based on Anatomic Landmarks that sets the tone for the entire
book and demonstrates the importance of anatomy in influencing outcomes. In this invaluable chapter, Dr. Mendieta
provides his comprehensive evaluation system developed and refined over an 8-year period. This system
represents "another way of seeing;" it provides the foundation for all of the techniques that follow with critical
guidelines for assessing specific anatomic components and developing a roadmap for treating individual patients. The
second chapter on Patient Selection and Clinical Decision Making takes the principles established in the evaluation
system and applies them to a range of patients with different body types, quantities of fat, and anatomic
configurations. From this clinical application a treatment plan is derived and recommended for each patient type
discussed.

Part II focuses on different techniques for gluteal reshaping. A detailed chapter on fat grafting introduces this
section; it provides step-by step detail on Dr. Mendieta뭩 technique for large volume liposuction and fat grafting in
the gluteal area. This is his preferred method used in the majority of cases, and he details its advantages,
limitations and potential outcomes. The next two chapters focus on techniques for implant augmentation: one on
intramuscular implant placement and the second, contributed by the noted surgeon, Dr. Jose de la Pena, is on subfascial
implant augmentation. The final two chapters focus on excisional techniques. Chapter 6 describes Dr. Mendieta's
exciting new Miami Thong Lift for Inner Gluteal Fold Excision while chapter 7 provides a detailed description of
Circumferential Body and Buttock Lifting by renowned surgeon Dr. Al Aly.

This book is essential reading for anyone performing buttock or body contouring.

Available May 2011. Hardcover. Approximately 425 pages, over 600 illustrations. Includes 1 DVD with 2 operative videos.