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Extended crescent mastopexy with augmentation.

Ronald Gruber1, Keith Denkler, Yngvar Hvistendahl

  • 1Departments of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of California (SF), Stanford University, USA. rgrubermd@hotmail.com

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|May 31, 2006
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This study introduces an extended crescent mastopexy with augmentation to reduce tension during breast lift surgery. The modified technique minimizes complications like areola spreading and scarring, improving outcomes for patients with mild to moderate breast ptosis.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Reconstructive Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery

Background:

  • Periareola or circumareolar mastopexy procedures can lead to complications such as areola spreading, hypertrophic scarring, and recurrence of breast ptosis.
  • These issues are often attributed to excessive tension on the surgical closure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified mastopexy technique, termed "extended crescent mastopexy with augmentation," designed to minimize closure tension.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of this modified procedure in patients with small to moderate breast ptosis.

Main Methods:

  • The modified operation involves excising breast parenchyma along with the skin crescent and two small parenchyma triangles adjacent to the areola.
  • Implant augmentation was concurrently performed in all patients.

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  • The procedure is indicated for patients with limited areola-inframammary distance and mild to moderate ptosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Nine patients underwent the extended crescent mastopexy with augmentation and were followed for up to three years.
    • The modified technique effectively minimized complications, including areola spreading and hypertrophic scarring.
    • Patient outcomes demonstrated a reduction in common mastopexy-related issues.

    Conclusions:

    • The extended crescent mastopexy with augmentation represents a procedural advancement for managing breast ptosis.
    • While not a definitive solution for all ptosis cases, this technique offers improved results and reduced complications.
    • Further investigation may solidify its role in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.