Vertical reduction mammaplasty with wide superior pedicle.
- Author:
Fa-zhi QI
1
;
Yong ZHANG
;
Jian-ying GU
;
Zi-hao FENG
;
Zhen YANG
;
Yue-dong SHI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Female; Humans; Mammaplasty; methods; Middle Aged; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2009;25(6):416-419
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo report the reduction mammaplasty with vertical incision and superior wide pedicle.
METHODSTypical Lejour mosque-dome design was performed. The inferior part of glandular tissue and skin were excised. The nipple-and-areola complex (NAC) was elevated to normal position with superior wide pedicle. The breast morphology was modified with vertical scar left.
RESULTS46 patients were treated. 4 patients had unilateral breast reduction. 14 breasts had wound dehiscence. 3 breasts received debridement, others were treated conservatively with dressings. No complete NAC necrosis occurred.
CONCLUSIONSThe reduction mammaplasty with vertical incision and superior wide pedicle is a safe and effective method with a low risk of NAC necrosis.
