Vertical mammaplasty marking using the key hole pattern

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Aesthetic Surgery
• Breast Surgery

Background:

• Vertical mammaplasty is a common procedure for breast reduction and correction of ptosis.
• Modifications aim to simplify the technique and shorten the learning curve for surgeons.
• The keyhole pattern marking is a novel approach to vertical mammaplasty.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a modified keyhole marking technique for vertical mammaplasty.
• To assess the learning curve and patient outcomes associated with this modified approach.

Main Methods:

• A modified keyhole pattern marking technique was employed for vertical mammaplasty.
• The procedure combined inverted T techniques for the upper breast and Lejour's vertical mammaplasty for the lower breast.
• Fourteen patients with breast hypertrophy and ptosis underwent the modified procedure.

Main Results:

• The amount of resected breast tissue ranged from 285 to 875 g per breast.
• No instances of hematoma, skin necrosis, skin dehiscence, nipple-areola sensitivity loss, or distortion were observed.
• The modified technique proved effective in managing breast hypertrophy and ptosis.

Conclusions:

• The keyhole pattern marking modification for vertical mammaplasty is a safe and effective technique.
• This approach may simplify the procedure and potentially shorten the learning curve for surgeons.
• The technique yields favorable aesthetic and functional outcomes for patients undergoing breast reduction and ptosis correction.