Vertical mammaplasty with purse string suture for correction of breast ptosis

VernacularTitle:荷包直线法乳房成形术矫正乳房下垂的临床效果
Author: Yanwen QI ; Gao ZENG ; Wengang HUANG ; Yang ZHOU ; Li MA ; Bo CHEN ; Hui LU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast ptosis; Mammaplasty; Purse string suture; Scar
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2016;22(3):157-159
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To evaluate an improved technique of vertical mammaplasty with purse string suture for correction of breast ptosis and its clinical application.Methods The adjustable markings of vertical mammaplasty was improved with an upper pedicle for the areola,and breast reduction was adapted with the lower part.The breast tissue was lifted and fixed on the second rib level to reshape the breast,which did not rely on the skin,with purse string suture for the lower half of vertical incision.32 patients with breast ptosis had been operated from May 2009 to February 2014.Results 32 cases were treated with vertical mammaplasty with short scar.The shape of the breasts was strengthen,without obvious scar,and follow-up results of patients were satisfied.Conclusions The vertical mammaplasty with short scar design is simple,operation is convenient,breast shape is plump,and postoperative long-term effect is great.This procedure can be used as one of the feasible operation for breast ptosis correction.