Short scar reduction mammaplasty in the bariatric patient

Reduction mammaplasty may be necessary even after massive weight loss. Patients typically present with unfavorable breast features such as significant loss of upper pole volume, inelastic skin, and severe ptosis. The most common approach in the United States has been the Wise-pattern inferior pedicle technique, emphasizing skin excision. This report presents the short scar vertical reduction mammaplasty approach for the bariatric patient population. It aims to demonstrate improved outcomes with less scar burden. The study included 15 women (n = 29 breast reductions) with mean age of 41.8 years. All the patients had undergone gastric bypass surgery, with mean weight loss of 109 pounds and mean body mass index of 33.3 kg/m(2). A modified superomedial pedicle vertical mammaplasty technique was used. New nipple position was placed lower than the inframammary fold in accordance with vertical lack of upper pole fullness. Suction-assisted lipectomy was used to contour the inferior pole of the breast before glandular resection. A full-thickness superomedial pedicle and median incision of the upper pole maximized pedicle safety. The mean breast resection was 605 g on the right side (range, 352-945) and 592 g on the left side (range, 360-908). Patient satisfaction was high, with pleasing and stable breast shape at long-term, and a mean patient-related aesthetic ranking of 4.3 of 5.0. No major complications were noted. It is shown that superomedial pedicle vertical reduction mammaplasty can be an alternative approach in bariatric patients, achieving long-term pleasing and stable results with significantly decreased scar burden.     

Vertical Scar Mammaplasty in Gigantomastia: Retrospective Study of 115 Patients Treated Using the Modified Lejour Technique

Since 1996, the original technique of superior pedicle vertical scar mammaplasty described by Lejour has been modified by decreasing skin and glandular undermining, limiting liposuction, avoiding tight glandular stitches, and adding a small horizontal scar for very large breasts. Between 1996 and 2002, 115 consecutive patients underwent a bilateral reduction mammaplasty of more than 500 g per breast using the modified Lejour technique. The early, late, and delayed complications were studied according to four parameters: glandular resection, age, smoking habits, and body mass index (BMI). There was no difference in terms of complications according to the glandular resection. Patients with a high BMI were found to have a higher rate of wound dehiscence. The occurrence of partial areolar necrosis proved to be related to smoking habits. Patients younger than 20 years presented a lower rate of seroma. The modified Lejour technique has proved to be safe and effective for large breasts.     

The Crossed Dermal Flaps Technique for Breast Reduction

Background More than100 techniques and variations of breast reduction have been published. In most, the principal differences involve the method of transpositioning the nipple–areola complex and the pattern of skin resection. Skin resection inevitably causes scarring, which has given rise to an ongoing debate over long scar techniques and short scar techniques. The debate would be mute if only the extent of the scar was evaluated: ideally, the shorter the better. However, this limitation of scar extension conditions other elements to be evaluated in the results. On the other hand, there is a great variety of clinical cases in which not only the volume must be considered, but also the degree of ptosis, the quality of the skin, the age, and, most importantly, the wishes of the patients.Objectives The objective of the crossed dermal flaps procedure was to obtain optimum volume, position, and shape of the breast; well-located good-quality scars as short as possible; and early satisfactory and long-lasting results.Methods Between June 1986 and June 2003 136 women underwent this procedure, performed under controlled hypotension (median arterial blood pressure, 60 mmHg). The technique is based on Wise-type skin marking associated with glandular resection in the lower and lateral poles, and transpositioning of the nipple–areola complex with a superior medial dermoglandular pedicle. Two rectangular areas under each cutaneous vertex are delimited, which will correspond with the future dermal flaps. These flaps are crossed, then fixed to the musculoaponeurotic chest wall, and the rest of the wound is sutured by planes in a conventional manner.Results Two patients (1.4%) experienced minimum cutaneous epidermolysis without dehiscence at the union of the vertical and horizontal sutures, which later healed by second intention without interference with the aesthetic result. Three cases (2%) showed partial and superficial necrosis of one of the areolae, but healed during the following 3 weeks without secondary surgery. In three patients (2%), hematomas developed, which were drained in the dressing room with no complications. One patient experienced thickening of the scar. No infections were observed.Conclusions The authors believe the cross dermal flaps technique is safe and applicable to an extensive variety of cases. It is easy to execute and to teach, and therefore, those who are beginning to use inverted T techniques such as that described, can, from the beginning, diminish the incidence of short- and long-term complications such as dehiscence that lead to scarring at the convergence of the flaps and bottoming out of the inferior pole, with the horizontal scar displaced upward and an increase in the distance between the later and the nipple areola complex.     

竖直切口内上蒂巨乳缩小术的临床应用

目的 根据巨乳缩小术的手术原则,探讨一种既能保证乳房血供和功能,又能保持良好乳房外观的手术方式,并观察其临床疗效.方法 本组共10例乳房肥大症患者,采用竖直切口结合内上蒂法行乳房缩小术.根据术前设计,去除内上蒂表皮,形成腺体蒂,再切除外下象限多余的皮肤及腺体,重塑乳房形态.结果 术后无皮肤坏死、脂肪液化、乳头乳晕感觉减退、血肿和感染等并发症发生,切口均Ⅰ期愈合.术后随访3～12个月,患者对术后乳房外观形态及功能均表示满意,能接受术后瘢痕.结论 竖直切口内上蒂巨乳缩小术操作简单、安全,对轻、中度,特别是中度乳房肥大患者特别适用,术后和远期均能达到满意疗效.     

直线法乳房成形术的临床应用

目的介绍直线法乳房成形术(Lejour法)及其改进方法。方法按Lejour法设计手术切口,剥离乳腺组织,仅保留上部蒂营养乳头、乳晕,去除部分肥大下部及基底乳腺组织,将剩余腺体组织的乳腺基底层固定于第2、3肋水平。重新塑形乳腺组织,皮肤无张力缝合。对于部分乳房肥大明显患者可以首先抽吸脂肪,主要减少乳房腺体内、外侧及侧胸部皮下脂肪。结果采用此法矫治巨乳症、单纯乳房下垂共48例,其中辅助脂肪抽吸13例,术后乳房外形美观,术后3个月随访,3例有修整乳晕瘢痕或乳房下皱襞瘢痕。结论本术式简便易行,且远期效果好,乳房外形挺拔,可作为乳房缩小悬吊术的可行术式之一。     

Axillary approach for gynecomastia liposuction

Liposuction through an axillary incision is used to treat pseudogynecomastia and true gynecomastia. It avoids the large undermining between the skin and the muscular plane that frequently occurs with usual procedures. When true gynecomastia is present, liposuction can be combined with an inferior periareolar incision for resection of the remaining glandular tissue. Unlike usual procedures that can lead to deep skin adherence, depression in the mammary area, or nipple-areola complex deformity, liposuction provides a well-defined contour for the male breast.     

Modified vertical reduction mammaplasty: ten years of experience

Background

Over the years, vertical scar breast reduction has gained more and more importance. This is due to the fact that this technique is associated with smaller scars and absence of scars in the inframammary fold. However, this technique also has some disadvantages, such as the pleating of the vertical scar during the first 6–12 months and final shape of the breast is achieved only after a year. It also cannot be applied to very large mammary hypertrophies. Herein, we present some modifications to the vertical scar breast reduction that allow long lasting results and reduced complications.

Methods

The modified vertical reduction was executed in 280 patients. Depending on the breast type and position of the nipple–areola complex (NAC) three different types of pedicles were used: superior, supero-medial and supero-lateral. Follow-up was carried out for at least 18 months and complications were recorded.

Results

Neither major complications nor bottoming out deformity were detected during follow-up. Maximum volume of tissue reduced was 1,600 g per breast.

Conclusion

By adding some modifications to the vertical scar breast reduction, the technique can be indicated in large mammary hypertrophies. A meticulous preoperative marking, minimum detachment of the breast, the suturing of mammary pillars, and a thin but large NAC pedicle are essential for obtaining a long lasting mammary shape and better results. Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.     

内上腺体蒂乳房缩小成形术

目的 探讨一种能够保持乳房功能和形成良好外观的乳房缩小成形术。方法 根据乳房肥大的程度设计不同类型的皮肤切口，采用内上腺体蒂技术，切除外上方和下方过多的乳腺组织，将保留的乳腺组织重新塑形，切除多余的皮肤后缝合切口。结果 本组36例72侧乳房术后形态良好，无并发症，乳头乳晕感觉良好，效果满意。结论 内上腺体蒂技术是一种安全、有效的手术方法，能获得持久的塑形效果，通过选择不同类型的皮肤切口可以适用于各种程度乳房肥大的矫治。     

双环法旋转圆锥状腺体蒂乳房缩吊术

目的改进传统的双环法在乳房缩小术、乳房悬吊术术后外形扁平，凸度不足，上极瘪陷，提升不够等缺点。方法采用双环切口。“扇”形分离、切除皮下部分脂肪，“楔”形切除适量的外上象限腺体，螺旋状旋转剩余腺体成圆锥状，将其固定在第2肋软骨膜上，矫正轻中度乳房肥大和下垂。结果术后随访20例患者1～3个月，乳房上极较丰满，形态好，乳头乳晕功能正常，切口瘢痕轻，乳房肥大和下垂的矫正获得了满意的效果。结论双环切口，螺旋状旋转剩余腺体成圆锥状，并固定于第2肋软骨膜上，可较好地塑形并悬吊乳房，其切口相对隐蔽，术后乳房高凸，上极略饱满，乳头微上翘，乳晕形态合适，是矫正轻中度乳房肥大下垂的一种较理想的术式。     

应用乳腺旋转瓣固定矫正轻中度乳房下垂

目的:介绍采用乳房外下象限乳腺旋转瓣固定矫正轻中度乳房下垂的方法和经验。方法:经乳晕周缘"双环形"切口,去除内外环之间的表皮。在皮下脂肪组织与腺体之间广泛分离。在乳房下方正中垂直剖开乳腺,并向外侧分离,形成乳房外下象限乳腺瓣,并向内上方旋转固定,缩小乳房基底,重塑乳房外形,并上提下垂的乳头乳晕复合体。伴有明显乳腺萎缩者,同期或Ⅱ期行胸大肌下假体隆乳术。结果:2011年2月~2013年12月采用该方法共治疗轻中度乳房下垂19例,无血肿、感染、乳头乳晕坏死等并发症发生,术后随访1~2年,无乳房下垂复发,乳房下垂明显矫正,双乳对称,外形良好。切口瘢痕呈环线状,乳头乳晕感觉功能正常。结论:乳腺旋转瓣固定法结合了"双环法"和"垂直法"两种技术的优势,对轻中度乳房下垂的治疗,提供了一种新的思路和方法。     

The latero-central glandular pedicle technique for breast reduction.

The relatively high number of complications and disadvantages of the conventional techniques in breast reduction combined with our expertise in restoring sensation in breast reconstructive procedures, led to the development of a new technique that was crystallised from the traditional techniques and is able to overcome most of their disadvantages. The key issue of the technique is that the nipple is vascularised and innervated on a column of glandular tissue that remains in contact in its posterior part with the pectoralis muscle and its perforators and in its lateral aspect to the lateral pillar of breast tissue. Due to the ptosis that develops during the process of hypertrophy, this column will gain sufficient length to be turned upwards into the new position of the nipple. Resection of glandular tissue is performed cranially, medial and inferior to this column. Undermining of the skin is reduced to an absolute minimum and glandular resections are always performed in the shape of a wedge. In this way, undermining of the breast gland over the pectoralis muscle is avoided. The glandular pedicles are sutured together after loosely fitting the glandular cone with the nipple into its new position. The long term results of the first 68 cases were reviewed and compared to our experience with the superior dermal pedicle technique combined with the vertical scar as described by Lassus and later by Lejour. Due to increased vascularisation of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC), wound complications were markedly reduced with the new technique. Sensation in the NAC was preserved in almost all cases. There was a high satisfaction about the obtained aesthetical results in regard to shape and volume. Increased viability of the NAC, a reduced rate of wound complications and preservation of sensation in NAC are the main advantages of this technique. Additionally, flattening of the NAC is avoided by the support by glandular tissue behind the NAC that improves projection and hereby the aesthetic conic appearance of both breast and nipple.     

Central pedicle reduction mammaplasty with a vertical scar: a technical modification

Background: This study introduces a central pedicle reduction mammaplasty with a vertical scar technique.

Objectives: This study is aimed to create a more conical breast shape and long-lasting better projection by modifying reduction mammaplasty by central pedicle flap.

Method: Preoperative markings were made including the meridian line of breast and the new location of the nipple-areola complex (NAC). The new location of the inframammary fold was marked ～2?～?4?cm above the original inframammary fold. An incision was made around the areola, the area between the resection margins and NAC was excised en bloc. The breast parenchyma was excised circumferentially, so that a cone shaped central mound was formed. An inferior and inferolateral glandular resection was performed to reduce the area of the breast base by elevating the position of the inframammary fold. After completion of dissection, the central pedicle surmounted by the NAC was transposed to its new location.

Result: Fifty-six patients were operated with our modified central pedicle technique. The mean amount of resection was 475?g (range?=?130–1080?g). The mean length of follow-up was 18?months (range?=?12–53?months). The mean postoperative satisfaction score was 4.23 (SD?=?0.81). The breast parenchymal ratio significantly increased from 1.2 preoperatively to 3.9 postoperatively.

Conclusion: The modified central pedicle reduction mammaplasty with a vertical scar technique is a versatile breast reduction technique for all shapes and tissue conditions, by providing an attractive conical shape of the breast with minimum scar burden and maximum preservation of breast function.     

Reduction of mammaplasty scars: from a short inframammary scar to a vertical scar]

A better understanding of the vascular anatomy of the breast has drastically reduced the risk of postoperative necrosis in breast reduction. Scars however remain a major concern, and techniques to reduce these have often been considered to be less satisfactory in terms of the shape and stability of the result. Our experience with more than 1,000 breasts operated on between 1984 and 1989 with a short inframammary scar technique has proved the contrary. The next step was to eliminate the inframammary scar, as proposed by Lassus, and to leave just a periareolar scar and a lower vertical scar which does not cross the inframammary fold. One hundred and four breasts, in sixty four patients--17 to 60 years old--have been operated on according to this vertical technique between April and September 1989. Twenty seven cases of ptosis correction in seventeen patients, and seventy seven reductions in forty seven patients, with a median excision weight of 460g, have been performed. By means of an individualized preoperative drawing and several technical devices, the results have proved that vertical mammaplasty is an excellent technique particularly indicated for women with elastic skin and a firm gland. Recent experience with liposuction at the beginning of the operation, has given new possibilities for breast modelling. In fatty juvenile hypertrophies, liposuction alone may even be adequate to reduce the volume, retaining a satisfactory shape for the breast with minimal scarring.     

The value of preoperative thermography in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty and mastopexy

The authors present telethermography as a complementary preoperative test. The procedure helps us choose the technique to be used, eliminating cases in which cutaneous glandular dissection is not advisable because of anomalous irrigation (deficient internal mammary artery). It also offers us a guide to the safe level of dissection and extirpation of the inferior internal sector of the breast, depending on the point of exit of the internal mammary vascular pedicles. Finally, it tells us which breast must be reconstructed first (the one with the least vascularization in its internal hemiglandula). Postoperative comparative telethermography may also be used to detect any pathological process that appears later.     

脂肪抽吸加乳晕小切口治疗男性乳房肥大症

目的　探讨男性乳房肥大症的治疗方法及脂肪抽吸加乳晕小切口治疗男性乳房肥大症的手术效果。方法　于肥大乳房区域皮下脂肪层注射肿胀麻醉液 ,采用负压吸脂法吸出该区内的脂肪组织及部分乳腺组织 ,使其与周边衔接自然 ,胸部平整为止。经抽吸 ,乳头下方残留的乳腺组织与其下方呈网状疏松连接 ,极易被分离 ,于乳晕缘做 2cm切口 ,分离并切除残余的乳腺组织。与以往的治疗方法对比 ,讨论了本法的优点 ,提出了术中操作要点及注意事项 ,明确了本手术的适应证。结果　采用此方法为 2 2例男性乳房肥大症患者治疗 ,吸出脂肪组织 3 2 0～ 680ml,切除乳腺组织 3 0～ 15 0 g ,伤口Ⅰ期愈合 ,术后胸部平整 ,切口瘢痕不明显 ,效果满意。 结论　本方法出血量小 ,安全性大 ,操作简单 ,易于掌握 ,适用于治疗脂肪型及脂肪腺体型男性乳房肥大症     

Benefits and pitfalls of vertical scar breast reduction.

A quality assurance study was undertaken three years after beginning the vertical scar breast reduction technique. We examined the rate of early and late complications (major and minor) and compared these to the formerly used inverted-T scar and L scar breast reduction techniques. Inverted-T scar breast reductions have an early complication rate of up to 20% and a late complication rate of 20-30%.Our vertical scar breast reduction is a modified Lassus technique, incorporating a geometrically based and measurable preoperative marking of the breast, a superior pedicle, a central breast resection, an intraoperative positioning of the nipple-areola complex, and occasionally a periareolar skin resection.In the time span examined (September 1998-December 2001) 153 patients could be included in the study. The resection weight per breast ranged from 60 to 1262 g (mean 390+/-210 g, median 380 g).The early complication rate (hematoma, seroma, wound dehiscence, wound infection and necrosis) was 21.6%. Of these cases, 19.6% were minor complications. The late complication or imperfection rate was evaluated very strictly using the standardized, extended scheme of Ferreira (problems of volume, shape, symmetry, areola, scars and position of the breast on the thorax) and was 26%. Major late complications necessitating a reoperation occurred in 11.1% of cases.These complication rates compare well to those of other vertical breast reduction techniques and T scar reductions in our own clinic and in the literature. Given that the vertical scar breast reduction method also results in shorter scars and a significantly better, long-lasting breast projection, this technique is clearly justified to remain the standard method at our clinic.     

Modified Mini-Abdominoplasty: Navel Transposition and Horizontal Residual Scar

The classic mini-abdominoplasty is a surgery generally indicated for cases in which cutaneous laxity of the abdomen's inferior region is associated with adiposity. However, in some cases, the characteristics of the abdomen are such that resort to a traditional mini-abdominoplasty would involve an unsatisfactory final result due to the unavoidable caudalization of the navel. In answer to this problem, Pontes developed the type 4 modified mini-abdominoplasty. This procedure adds to the classic technique a complete resection of the navel and its transposition so that it leaves a residual vertical scar. With our version of the technique, the scar is more aesthetic in shape and appearance, horizontal, and parallel to the suprapubic scar.     

Breast Shape Malformations

Breast shape malformations are deformities of the breast contour involving the inferior breast pole. They range from minor forms such as a high submammary fold to major forms such as the tubular breast. The malformation implies an altered relationship between the mammary parenchyma and the superficial fascial system (SFS). The surgical correction consists of the releasing of the gland from all the connections with the surrounding tissues. In some cases, once the glandular tissue is freed from the constricting SFS, the parenchyma spreads revealing a sufficient volume to obtain a normal breast. If hypoplasia of the breast or inferior quadrant hypoplasia is present, the use of an implant is mandatory.     

Modification of Vertical Scar in Vertical Mammaplasty Technique

Vertical mammaplasty is a simple and safe procedure that relies on an upper pedicle to the areola with lower central breast reduction and glandular shaping. We applied this technique to six patients adding a modification of the vertical scar which distributed skin tension both to the areola and vertical suture line. It prevented an unacceptable puckering vertical scar and enlargement of areola. This modification also provided satisfactory breast shape with a good vertical scar especially at the early postoperative period.     

腺体外侧蒂皮肤双环切口乳房塑形悬吊术

目的探讨腺体外侧蒂皮肤双环切口乳房塑形悬吊术,在矫正乳房下垂中的应用。方法自2003年以来,应用外侧蒂双环切口乳房塑形悬吊术,矫正乳房下垂患者30例,“楔”型切除乳房下极部分腺体组织,腺体瓣相对旋转缝合固定于胸肌筋膜,保留部分腺体于内上方皮瓣,乳房上极悬吊至第2、3肋软骨膜。结果术后随访患者1~3个月,均获得满意效果。结论外侧蒂双环切口乳房塑形悬吊术,可以有效地塑形悬吊乳房,术后切口隐蔽,乳房上极饱满,是矫正乳房下垂的一种理想选择。