Clinical efficacy of inferior pedicle flap method in reduction mammaplasty / 中华医学美学美容杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To introduce the method and clinical effect of inferior pedicle flap used in reduction mammoplasty.Methods:From January 2010 to December 2019, 19 patients with moderate to severe macromastia who underwent reduction mammoplasty with inferior pedicle flap were enrolled in this study. The method of inferior pedicle flap was based on Robbins vertical inferior pedicle flap. New position of nipple areola and inferior pedicle flap were designed in terms of the breast anatomy.Results:A total of 19 patients (38 breasts) were included in this study. The average tissue reduction of one side breast was 570 g (385 g to 1 525 g). After operation, all patients were satisfied with natural appearance and nipple erection effect. There were no operation-related complications including nipple-areola necrosis. After 6 months to 8 years following-up, No inverted T hypertrophic scar occurred. Hyperpigmentation occurred on two patients with dark-skinned. The position of bilateral nipples and areola was higher in 1 patient after operation. The other 18 patients were satisfied with the position and shape of nipples and areola.Conclusions:It is a good choice for patients with moderate to severe macromastia to receive reduction mammoplasty with inferior pedicle flap. Through the method, large amount of breast tissue reduction and stable blood supply of nipple and areola complex could be obtained.