Intraoperative Modification of Pitanguy Technique of Reduction Mammaplasty for Elevation of the Nipple?CAreola Complex in Case of Severe Breast Ptosis

Background  

The Pitanguy method of reduction mammaplasty has been shown to be an anatomically safe technique in the management of the ptotic breast. However, the technique, as first described, cannot be applied in gigantomastia or severe breast ptosis cases or cases of dense parenchyma of the breast. The senior surgeon suggested an intraoperative modification of the Pitanguy method of reduction mammaplasty to make it applicable for such cases.