[Trochanteric under gluteus lift or bodylift, technique for massive trochanteric lipodystrophy: About 11 cases].

INTRODUCTION

There is a growing demand for weight loss sequelae. Some women have a particular morphology with a major trochanteric excess that warrants specific treatment.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

On the basis of the technique published in 1964 by Pitanguy, the authors suggest a lift of the external face of the thigh with the scar redrawing the lower part of the buttock, from the gluteal fold to the inguinal region by crossing the trochanteric region. Eleven cases of major trochanteric excess after slimming are presented. In 4 cases, the trochanteric excess is solely treated by trochanteric under gluteus lift. In 7 cases, it is associated with abdominoplasty to perform a trochanteric under gluteus bodylifting.

RESULTS

Complications and results are presented. The trochanterian excess is reduced, the buttock is harmonious and the patients satisfied.

DISCUSSION

Modifications are made to the much criticized technique of Pitanguy. The lipectomy replaces the monobloc resection, the scar is verticalized on the trochanter to join the abdominoplasty scar. This technique is an alternative to the vertical trochanteric resection associated with classic bodylift.

CONCLUSION

The trochanteric under gluteus lift is an elegant solution for treating large trochanteric excess. It is adaptable. It can become bodylifting TSF in the cases of great slimming.