Vertical Mammaplasty for Varying Degrees of Reduction
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
; : 135-143, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Vertical reduction mammaplasty has been criticized for its inability to address larger cases of mammary hypertrophy, with a relatively high frequency of sensory loss reported. This article describes our single-institution experience with modified vertical reduction mammaplasty for varying degrees of breast reduction.METHODS:
Thirty-three patients underwent breast reduction using the modified vertical reduction mammaplasty technique with a superomedial dermoglandular pedicle and modifications involving breast parenchyma excision. The degree of sensory preservation in the nipple-areola complex (NAC) was compared with preoperative sensation using an ordinal scale (0, insensate; 10, unchanged). Postoperative outcomes were evaluated through a photogrammetric analysis. Satisfaction with postoperative outcomes was assessed using a telephone questionnaire survey (1, very poor; 5, very good).RESULTS:
The modified vertical mammaplasty technique allowed for reductions of up to 1,800 g per side. The mean resection weight was 459.24 g per breast (range, 76-1,800 g). Of the 59 operations, 9 involved complications without significant morbidity. The sensibility of the NAC recovered in most patients by 5 months after the operation. The mean satisfaction score was 3.4, which was between 'no change' and 'satisfied.'CONCLUSIONS:
Modified vertical reduction mammaplasty allows a single surgeon to address varying degrees of breast hypertrophy.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Sensação
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Telefone
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Mama
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Mamoplastia
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Hipertrofia
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Mamilos
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Archives of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article