Perinipple Broken Line Incision: a Novel Approach for Breast Augmentation / 中国医学科学杂志(英文版)

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate reliability of the infra-nipple broken line incision for breast augmentation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2012 to January 2013, 15 patients underwent primary bilateral retromuscular breast augmentation with round textured silicone-gel implants and a novel infra-nipple broken line incision. Preoperatively, a semicircular incision was marked along the inferior base of the nipple. It was then extended bilaterally using two transverse right-angled geometric broken lines within the pigmented areolar skin. Follow-up was performed to evaluate the sensation of nipple-areolar complex, the scar, and the shape and texture of the breasts.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The average follow-up was 6.7 months. Most of the patients complained of paresthesia of the nipple or breast skin, but transient decreased sensation improved within 3 months. No patients showed permanent sensory changes of the nipple areolar complex at a minimum follow-up of 4 months. The scars were imperceptible in all patients.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>We believe that for selected patients, the infra-nipple broken line incision is a practical and reliable method to achieve aesthetic result.</p>