A number of techniques have been introduced for the correction of inverted nipples, many of which are time-consuming, involve extensive incision and dissection around the nipple, or result in undesirable outcomes. Only two surgical methods were performed depending upon the patient's demand for nursing. When a patient desired breast-feeding the modified Teimourian method with pursestring was executed to preserve lactiferous ducts while the modified Hartampf method with purse-string severing the ducts was performed on a patient who did not want breast-feeding. These two methods were both simple and non-invasive. The reinversion rates were compared and analyzed for 73 nipples followed up for between 3 months and 2 years. Eversion was maintained in 89% of nipples. Invaginated nipples showed an increased tendency to reinvert postoperatively compared to umbilicated types(13.6% vs 6.9%). The duct-preserving method also tended to reinvert 3 times more than the duct-dividing method(14.3% vs. 4.2%).
Humans ; Nipples* ; Nursing

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Female ; Mammaplasty*

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Breast*

The axillary technique is the most popular approach to breast augmentation among Korean women. Transaxillary breast augmentation is now conducted with sharp electrocautery dissection under direct endoscopic vision throughout the entire process. The aims of this method are clear: both a bloodless pocket and a sharp non-traumatic dissection. Round textured or anatomical cohesive gel implants have been used to make predictable well-defined inframammary creases because textured surface implants demonstrated a better stability attributable to tissue adherence compared with smooth surface implants. The axillary endoscopic technique has greatly evolved, and now the surgical results are comparable to those with the inframammary approach. The author feels that this technique is an excellent choice for young patients with an indistinct or absent inframammary fold, who do not want a scar in the aesthetic unit of their chest.
Axilla ; Breast Implants ; Breast* ; Cicatrix ; Electrocoagulation ; Endoscopes ; Female ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; Thorax

Gynecomastia is an abnormal increase in the volume of the male breast. There are three main types of gynecomastia: glandular, fatty-glandular, and fatty. The fatty type can be treated by liposuction alone. However, patients affected by gynecomastia with significant glandular enlargement do not respond to suction alone and may require sharp dissection or skin reduction that leaves scars and deformities disturbing to the patients. The UAL was used for the correction of gynecomastia, and the cavitated and emulsified breast tissues were removed by Rosenberg cannula through 1-cm incision at the inframammary crease. Series of 27 cases(54 breasts) were reviewed from 1999 - 2000 with mean follow-up of 6 months. The volume of aspirates ranged from 120 to 330 cc per breast. There were no major complications such as skin flap necrosis or hematoma. Two reoperations were performed for the underresected cases and both responded to liposuction well. The patient safisfaction was high and most of them were pleased with the scars and shapes of the breasts. This procedure can minimize scars and reduce the incidence of contour problem such as saucer deformity, and avoid the sensory disturbances. Patients can return to full activities in 48 hours.
Breast ; Catheters ; Cicatrix ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Follow-Up Studies ; Gynecomastia* ; Hematoma ; Humans ; Incidence ; Lipectomy* ; Male ; Necrosis ; Skin ; Suction

No one technique provides an optimal outcome for all body contouring patients. There are many surgical options for abdominoplasty. Among these, this abdominoplasty without undermining consists of liposuction around abdominal subcutaneous fatty tissue, excision of lower abdominal flap. The procedure allows aggressive thinning and sculpting of abdominal flap. This operation minimizes the dead space, which often leads to postoperative complications, and preserves neurovascular supply to the abdominal skin. From 1999 to 2004, 18 patients underwent the abdominoplasty without undermining, resulting in high satisfaction rates with no significant complications, such as, pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. Patients could return to normal activity within a week. This abdominoplasty without undermining is an effective and safe alternative with low complication rate and enhances aesthetic results compared to traditional abdominal surgery.
Abdomen ; Abdominoplasty* ; Adipose Tissue ; Humans ; Lipectomy ; Postoperative Complications ; Pulmonary Embolism ; Skin ; Venous Thrombosis

PURPOSE: The transaxillary approach for breast augmentation has been advocated for patients and surgeons for several decades. However, this blind technique had many disadvantages including, traumatic dissection, difficult hemostasis, displacement of implants, and ill-defined asymmetrical location of inframammary crease. In the present study, the precise endoscopic electrocautery dissection was applied to eliminate the limits of blunt dissection throughout the procedures. METHODS: From December 2006 to December 2007, a total of 103 patients with an average age of 29.5 years underwent endoscopic assisted transaxillary dual plane augmentation mammoplasty. The mean implant size was 243 cc with the range between 150 and 350cc. Through a 4cm axillary incision, electrocautery dissection for submuscular pockets was carried out under the endoscopic control. The costal origin of pectoralis muscle was completely divided to expose subcutaneous tissue and to make type I dual plane. RESULTS: Using the endoscopic dissection, we achieved good aesthetic results including a short recovery period, less morbidity, and symmetrical well-defined inframammary crease. Type I dual plane procedure could support the consistent inframammary fold shape and be applied to most patients without breast ptosis. Minor complications did not occur, however, four major complications of capsular contracture occurred. CONCLUSION: In contrast to the era of the blind techniques, endoscopic assisted transaxillary dual plane breast augmentation can now be performed effectively and reproducibly. With Its advantage, the axillary application of endoscopy for augmentation mammaplasty is useful to achieve the optimal cosmetic outcomes.
Breast ; Contracture ; Cosmetics ; Displacement (Psychology) ; Electrocoagulation ; Endoscopy ; Female ; Hemostasis ; Humans ; Imidazoles ; Mammaplasty ; Nitro Compounds ; Pectoralis Muscles ; Subcutaneous Tissue

PURPOSE: The capsular contracture has been the most common complication of augmentation with breast implant, a side effect quite difficult to treat. The latest trends in the correction of capsular contracture include total capsulectomy or conversion of implant pocket. In this study, in an attempt to correct capsular contracture, the authors performed reoperation which involved capsulectomy through peri-areolar approach and dual- plane conversion. The authors hereby report the clinical results of such correction of capsular contracture and examine the efficacy. METHODS: The authors selected 46 patients who were admitted to the clinic from January 2004 to January 2007 (37 months), and performed dual-plane conversion through solely peri-areolar approach. Two types of operation were done: dual-plane conversion from subglandular plane or from submuscular plane. RESULTS: The average follow-up time after conversion to the dual-plane position was 10 months. During the follow-up period, 83.1% of patients recovered from capsular contracture and were Baker class I, and in 10.9% the condition had relapsed into Baker class II or III contracture. CONCLUSION: This study has proven the effectiveness of the dual-plane conversion operation for correcting established capsular contracture after previous augmentation mammaplasty. In this study, all cases of dual-plane conversion operation was performed through peri-areolar approach, which can prevent the occurrence of visible scar on inframammary fold.
Breast Implants ; Cicatrix ; Contracture ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Mammaplasty ; Reoperation

PURPOSE: Several methods of the nipple reduction have been reported. However, the methods described previously are difficult or have some demerits. This study proposes a simple technique for reduction of the nipple height as well as diameter. METHODS: The purposed nipple height is marked. A pentahedral design of excision was marked around thenipple. Local anesthetic solution was infiltrated and a 4- 0 Nylon traction suture was applied at the nipple apex. Excision of the nipple inside both two triangles and a rectangle was made. Remaining two flaps were approximated using 5-0 Nylon simple interrupted sutures. However, a part of wound closure was not done in the central area of the nipple. RESULTS: Eighty-three patients (166 nipples) underwent this procedure from December 1999 to December 2008. Follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 2 years with a mean of 10 months. Seventy-eight patients were female and 5 patients were male. No major complications occurred and remaining scars were very inconspicuous. CONCLUSION: This simple technique has the advantage of nipple reduction in both height and diameter, and provides good aesthetic outcomes.
Cicatrix ; Female ; Follow-Up Studies ; Humans ; Imidazoles ; Male ; Nipples ; Nitro Compounds ; Nylons ; Sutures ; Traction

PURPOSE: The major drawback of submuscular augmentation of the ptotic breast is a "double-bubble" deformity. If a traditional mastopexy is added to correct the ptosis, there would be additional scars. This article describes simultaneous periareolar mastopexy with dual plane or subfascial breast augmentations. METHODS: A series of 81 patients with grade I or II ptosis underwent the procedure from 1999 to 2005. Out of these, dual plane augmentation was done in 71 cases and subfascial plane in 10. After periareolar skin excision, an incision is made perpendicularly down to the fascia of pectoralis. At the lower pole, all breast implants are inserted into the subfascial plane. In case of upper pole thickness of above 20mm, we inserted the implant into the subfascial plane, whereas below 20mm, we inserted that into the submuscular plane. RESULTS: No major complications were noted and patients' satisfactory score was high. This technique avoids the "double-bubble" deformity and leaves a minimal periareolar scar. CONCLUSION: Simultaneous periareolar mastopexy/ breast augmentation is useful for correction of the ptotic breast, increasing the volume of breast and providing the natural breast shape with minimal scars. We consider that subfascial plane augmentation with periareolar mastopexy to be an alternative for cases with breast upper pole thickness of at least above 20mm.
Breast ; Breast Implants ; Cicatrix ; Congenital Abnormalities ; Fascia ; Humans ; Skin