Perinipple Broken Line Incision:a Novel Approach for Breast Augmentation
- Author:
Lin Zhu,Ang Zeng,Xiao-jun Wang,Yi-hong Jia,
1
;
Liu ZHI-FEI
Author Information
1. Department of Plastic Surgery
- Keywords:
breast augmentation;
incision;
intra-areolar incision;
scars
- From:
Chinese Medical Sciences Journal
2015;(2):76-79
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate reliability of the infra-nipple broken line incision for breast augmentation.
Methods From January 2012 to January 2013, 15 patients underwent primary bilateral retromuscular breast augmentation with round textured silicone-gel implants and a novel infra-nipple broken line incision. Preoperatively, a semicircular incision was marked along the inferior base of the nipple. It was then extended bilaterally using two transverse right-angled geometric broken lines within the pigmented areolar skin. Follow-up was performed to evaluate the sensation of nipple-areolar complex, the scar, and the shape and texture of the breasts.
Results The average follow-up was 6.7 months. Most of the patients complained of paresthesia of the nipple or breast skin, but transient decreased sensation improved within 3 months. No patients showed permanent sensory changes of the nipple areolar complex at a minimum follow-up of 4 months. The scars were imperceptible in all patients.
Conclusion We believe that for selected patients, the infra-nipple broken line incision is a practical and reliable method to achieve aesthetic result.
