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Trends in breast reduction technique.

Omer Wolf1, Melvyn Westreich, Avshalom Shalom

  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Zerifin, affiliated with Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel. omerwlf@gmail.com

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The short scar breast reduction technique is increasingly favored, showing comparable safety and outcomes to the traditional long scar method, especially for reductions up to 1400g. This trend is supported by advantages like reduced scarring and improved breast shape.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Two primary breast reduction techniques exist: traditional long scar (Wise-pattern) and newer short scar (vertical).
  • A notable shift towards the short scar technique has been observed over the past two decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the evidence supporting the increasing popularity of the short scar breast reduction technique.
  • To compare outcomes between short scar and long scar breast reduction methods.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 91 patients undergoing breast reduction between 1995-2007.
  • Comparison of epidemiological, clinical, and postoperative data between short scar and Wise-pattern techniques.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in operative or postoperative outcomes, including hospital stay, were found.

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  • The short scar technique was increasingly adopted, with the limit for reduction size extended to 1470g with experience.
  • A preference for the long scar technique was noted for larger reductions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The short scar technique is safe and effective for breast reductions up to 1400g, particularly in younger patients without severe ptosis.
    • Advantages include shorter scars, better shape preservation, and improved breast projection.
    • The study supports the wider adoption of the short scar technique.