Custom-made Reduction Mammaplasty. In vivo (Athens, Greece) [In Vivo] Journal article | | Title | Custom-made Reduction Mammaplasty. | | Author(s) | Tarallo M, Monarca C, Rizzo MI, Cigna E, Scuderi N | | Institution | Via Fidenza 27, 00182 Rome, Italy. mariaidarizzo@libero.it. | | Source | In Vivo 2009 Sep-Oct; 23(5):873-5. | | Abstract | BACKGROUND: Macromastia is a health problem that requires the coordination of surgical and medical specialists. Goals of reduction mammaplasty are to alleviate physical, emotional and psychosocial discomforts and to restore a conical-shaped breast, maintaining scars as short as possible. We report our approach for reduction mammaplasty with superior pedicle.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our method combines advantages of round block with vertical scar, using a dermal flap that is fixed to the new mammary crease. We analyzed skin and glandular resection customizing the mammaplasty.
RESULTS: The dermal flap works against the weight of residual tissue, maintaining the crease at the desired position with a natural result. Benefits are an excellent projection, short scar, suitable reshaping and patient satisfaction.
CONCLUSION: This technique can be used for mild to severe hypertrophy with various degrees of ptosis. It results in a successful aesthetic outcome with minimal scarring, suitable breast remodeling and natural long-lasting projection. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 19779126 |
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