| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: 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. METHODS: 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. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSIONS: Vertical reduction mammaplasty is effective with reduced scar and highly satisfactory results. It deserves recommendation. |
| Authors | Fa-zhi Qi, Jian-ying Gu, Xue-jun Zhang, Zhen Yang, Yue-dong Shi, Jian-wei Xu
(Affiliation: The Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.)
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| Journal | Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery
(Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 20
Issue 5
Pg. 325-7
(Sep 2004)
ISSN: 1009-4598 China |
| PMID | 15623094
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Breast
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Mammaplasty
(methods)
- Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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