Vertical reduction mammaplasty / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
;
(6): 325-327, 2004.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-327247
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>The inverted "T" operation is a typical and classic method for breast hypertrophy. Although having good results, it leaves significant scar and tends to have bottom-out deformity with time. The purpose of this study is to introduce our experience in vertical mammaplasty.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>The typical Lejour's design was used. The lower part of the breast was excised. The nipple-alveolar complex was elevated to a proper position with the superior dermal-glandular pedicle. Only vertical scar was left after the skin was closed.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>24 patients were treated using this method. The results were satisfactory except unilateral nipple-alveolar complex necrosis occurred in one patient. Another patient had a minor revision for the dog-ear 6 months after breast reduction.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Vertical reduction mammaplasty is effective with reduced scar and highly satisfactory results. It deserves recommendation.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
General Surgery
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Breast
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Treatment Outcome
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Mammaplasty
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Plastic Surgery Procedures
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Methods
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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