Modified reduction mammoplasty with central pedicle-double circle technique

VernacularTitle:改良双环法中心蒂乳房缩小成形术
Author: Jie YANG ; Jiaming SUN ; Ke GUO ; Lingyun XIONG ; Rongrong WANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Macromastia; Reduction mammoplasty; Central pedicle
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2012;18(1):12-15
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To review the clinical data of reduction mammoplasty by central pedicle technique,and to summarize all kinds of the complications to modify the technique for improvement of long term aesthetic effects.Methods The postoperative complications were analyzd and then an approach was used to investigate the pattern of the blood supply and the nerve distribution of breast.Based on the anatomical study,a modified double-circle reduction mammoplasty technique was designed to treat patients with hypertrophical breasts. Results With a follow-up for 3 months to 3 years,the patients who underwent this modified central pedicle technique,had an invisible scar,good projection,the better shape of breast and preserved their sensation of nipple-areola complex.Conclusions Modified central pedicle technique is a safe and reliable technique,especially ideal for Chinese women.The blood supply is rich and the sensation of nipple-areola complex is preserved.The fixation of the gland tissue is more important than the dermal-bra.