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Reduction mammaplasty in teenagers
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Innsbruck Medical University, Anichstrasse 35, A-6020, Innsbruck, Austria. Hildegunde.Piza@uibk.ac.at
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|September 24, 2005
Summary
Reduction mammaplasty effectively corrects teenage breast asymmetry, leading to high patient satisfaction and hidden scars. This surgical option helps prevent psychosocial issues in adolescent girls.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Adolescent Medicine
- Aesthetic Surgery
Background:
- Asymmetrical breasts present an aesthetic concern for teenagers, potentially leading to significant psychosocial distress.
- Optimal scar concealment is a critical consideration in surgical interventions for adolescent breast asymmetry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and outcomes of reduction mammaplasty for correcting asymmetrical breasts in adolescent girls.
- To assess patient satisfaction and scar visibility following the surgical procedure.
Main Methods:
- Unilateral reduction mammaplasty was performed on the larger breast in eleven teenage girls.
- Four patients also received augmentation of the smaller breast using gel-filled implants.
- Submammary incisions were utilized, leveraging the natural elasticity of young skin.
Main Results:
- No postoperative complications were reported in any of the patients.
- All patients expressed high satisfaction with the aesthetic outcomes.
- Scars were rendered invisible, concealed within the submammary crease.
Conclusions:
- Reduction mammaplasty is a viable surgical option for adolescent patients with asymmetrical breasts.
- The procedure is recommended to address aesthetic concerns and mitigate potential emotional and social problems in adolescent girls.