Peeling orange: rapid deepithelialization in reduction mammaplasty.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgical Techniques

Background:

• Reduction mammaplasty aims to reduce breast volume while maintaining nipple-areolar complex viability.
• Traditional deepithelialization methods can be time-consuming and technically demanding.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and ease of learning of the "peeling orange" deepithelialization technique.
• To compare the speed of deepithelialization using the "peeling orange" method versus en bloc deepithelialization.

Main Methods:

• The "peeling orange" technique involves scalpel-based deepithelialization.
• Comparison with en bloc deepithelialization was performed, noting differences in procedure time, particularly with long pedicles.

Main Results:

• The "peeling orange" deepithelialization technique is characterized as fast and simple to master.
• This method facilitates more rapid deepithelialization than en bloc deepithelialization.
• The benefits are particularly noted in cases involving long pedicles.

Conclusions:

• The "peeling orange" technique is a valuable and efficient alternative for deepithelialization in reduction mammaplasty.
• Its simplicity and speed make it a favorable option for surgeons, especially in complex cases.