Vertical mammaplasty: technique and complications

Vertical mammaplasty is among a group of mammaplasty procedures designed to minimize the extent of skin excision, and thus the potential for aesthetically unpleasing scars. However, these less traditional techniques have not enjoyed the same usage as classic inverted-mammaplasties, and thus the accumulated experience in these techniques is less. Vertical mammaplasty can yield excellent results when applied appropriately, but the learning curve can be significant. Details of operative technique are presented along with potential compfications, with the objective of maximizing the safety and outcome of vertical mammaplasty.