The L-shaped mastopexy / A mastopexia de aumento em L

Introduction: The mastopexy with implants and L-shaped scarring aims to correct grades I to II breast ptosis using implants in retroglandular space and retromuscular dual plane space, at the same surgical time. The objective is to describe the experience with the L-augmentation mastopexy technique, analyzing complications and reoperations. Methods: Retrospective study of 123 patients with mild to moderate breast ptosis, operated using the L-augmentation mastopexy technique from January 2011 to November 2021. Results: The mean age of patients was 35.6 years. The average volume of implants used was 315ml (range 175 to 600ml). The placement of the prosthesis was in retroglandular (46.5%) and dual plane retromuscular space (53.5%). The average operative time was two hours and fifty-four minutes. The main complications presented were superficial dehiscence (7.3%), recurrence of ptosis (7.3%) and unsightly scars (5.7%). Surgical reviews took place in 13 patients (10.5%). Conclusion: Safe and effective mastopexy technique with implant in the treatment of mild to moderate breast ptosis, providing well designed breasts with reduced L-shaped scars.

Introdução: A mastopexia com implantes e cicatriz em L visa corrigir ptoses mamárias graus I a II com utilização de implantes em espaço retroglandular e retromuscular dual plane, no mesmo tempo cirúrgico. O objetivo é descrever a experiência com a técnica de mastopexia de aumento em L, analisando complicações e reoperações. Método: Estudo retrospectivo de 123 pacientes com ptose mamária leve a moderada, operadas pela técnica de mastopexia de aumento em L no período de janeiro de 2011 a novembro de 2021. Resultados: A média de idade das pacientes foi de 35,6 anos. O volume médio de implantes utilizado foi de 315ml (variação de 175 a 600ml). O posicionamento da prótese foi em espaço retroglandular (46,5%) e retromuscular dual plane (53,5%). O tempo médio operatório foi de duas horas e cinquenta e quatro minutos. As principais complicações apresentadas foram deiscências superficiais (7,3%), recorrência da ptose (7,3%) e cicatrizes inestéticas (5,7%). Revisões cirúrgicas aconteceram em 13 pacientes (10,5%). Conclusão: Técnica de mastopexia com implante segura e eficaz no tratamento da ptose mamária leve a moderada, proporcionando mamas bem projetadas com cicatrizes reduzidas em L.

Reconstruction of Scalp Anterior Hairline with Tissue Expansion and Skin Flap.

Introduction: Cutaneous defects involving the frontal region and anterior hairline of the scalp can result from congenital or acquired conditions. The negative esthetic impact can cause disturbances in the psychic and social sphere of the patient, causing problems in interpersonal relationships and in the body image itself. The use of skin expanders is usually effective in this region due to the bone base providing support and stability for its use. Case Report: We describe the case of a 64-year-old woman submitted to reconstruction of the anterior hairline of the scalp due to scar sequelae after coronal rhytidoplasty followed by pustular erosive dermatosis. We used tissue expansion (50 mL of saline per week until it reached 300 mL) and advancement flap. Discussion/Conclusion: Scalp reconstruction also includes vascularized soft tissue coverage, acceptable cosmetic appearance, and minimal morbidity for the donor area. The correction of scalp scars must obey 2 basic principles: tissue similarity and natural capillary pattern (direction, angle, capillary growth, and proper capillary line design). Tissue expansion and skin flap techniques can successfully correct defects in extensive scarring alopecia such as in the presented case.