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[The lateral fold mammaplasty].

C Le Louarn1

  • 1claude-lelouarn@noos.fr

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|September 8, 2004
PubMed
Summary
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This new lateral fold mammaplasty technique improves breast augmentation outcomes. It creates a stable, predictable breast shape by defining the lateral contour, reducing sagging and ensuring lasting results.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Context:

  • Standard mammaplasty often results in unpredictable breast shape and lateral contour instability over time.
  • Achieving a desired conic shape can be challenging, with a risk of a flattened appearance.
  • Post-operative breast sagging is a common concern due to the lack of lateral fold definition.

Purpose:

  • To introduce a novel lateral fold mammaplasty technique designed to enhance shape predictability and long-term stability.
  • To create a well-defined and enduring lateral breast contour, addressing the limitations of conventional methods.
  • To provide a reliable method for achieving and maintaining the desired breast aesthetics post-surgery.

Summary:

  • The lateral fold mammaplasty procedure involves suturing axillary sub-dermal tissues to the pectoralis major muscle and the 5th costal arch.

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  • This technique establishes a stable lateral fold, complementing the pre-determined medial and inferior folds.
  • Medial tension applied to the axillary flap further refines the breast and axillary region aesthetics.

    • Impact:

    • Results in more predictable and stable breast shapes by defining all three major contours (lateral, medial, inferior).
    • Offers a simple, additional procedure with no specific complications, applicable to various mammaplasty techniques.
    • Enhances patient satisfaction by mitigating common issues like shape distortion and post-operative sagging.