Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Breast reduction performed by liposuction.

Steven D Mellul1, Robert M Dryden, David J Remigio

  • 1New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, New York, New York, USA. smellul@comcast.net

Dermatologic Surgery : Official Publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [Et Al.]
|September 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Liposuction breast reduction offers a safe and effective alternative to traditional methods, achieving high patient satisfaction and comparable radiographic outcomes. This technique is particularly beneficial for selected patients seeking breast volume reduction.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evaluation of homeopathic Arnica montana for ecchymosis after upper blepharoplasty: a placebo-controlled, randomized, double-blind study.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2010
Same author

Periocular rhytidolysis with the wire scalpel.

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2007
Same author

Correction of anophthalmic enophthalmos with injectable calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse).

Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery·2007
Same author

Folds and creases.

Plastic and reconstructive surgery·2007

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Large breasts can cause functional issues, addressed by breast reduction surgery.
  • Traditional flap-based breast reduction has inherent complications and scarring.
  • Liposuction offers a less invasive approach with fewer complications and reduced scarring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of liposuction-assisted breast reduction.
  • To encourage plastic and dermatologic surgeons to consider liposuction as an alternative to incisional techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of medical charts, photoimaging, and mammography.
  • Statistical analysis using the Fisher exact test.
  • Assessment of patient satisfaction, nipple elevation, and volume changes.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Achieved a 93% patient satisfaction rate.
  • Demonstrated a mean nipple elevation of 2.57 cm, with greater elevation in older patients (>60 years).
  • Volume reduction ranged from 695.57 to 712.71 mL per breast; radiographic changes were comparable to traditional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Liposuction-based breast reduction is an effective procedure for appropriately selected patients.
  • The technique provides significant aesthetic and functional improvements with minimal scarring.
  • Results support the consideration of liposuction as a viable alternative to conventional breast reduction surgery.