The Goldilocks technique: An alternative method to construct a breast mound after prosthetic breast reconstruction failure
- Author:
Karina Jaikel ZAVALA
1
;
Jin Geun KWON
;
Hyun Ho HAN
;
Eun Key KIM
;
Jin Sup EOM
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Mammaplasty; Breast implants; Acellular dermis; Seroma
- MeSH: Acellular Dermis; Aged; Breast Implants; Breast; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Mammaplasty; Mastectomy; Methods; Seroma
- From:Archives of Plastic Surgery 2019;46(5):475-479
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: The Goldilocks technique for breast reconstruction utilizes redundant mastectomy flap tissue to construct a breast mound. This technique is suitable for women who decline, or are poor candidates for, traditional postmastectomy reconstruction. Moreover, this technique can be applied in secondary operations after the failure of initial reconstruction efforts. A 74-year-old patient underwent the Goldilocks procedure after reconstruction failure with an implant and acellular dermal matrix. At her 6-month follow-up, the cosmetic outcome of the procedure was satisfactory, and no complications were noted. Therefore, the Goldilocks procedure is a safe alternative to reconstruct breast mounds following reconstruction failure, especially in obese patients.
