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Mammoplasty using liposuction and the periareolar incision
1Clínica Toledo, São Paulo, Brazil.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|January 1, 1989
Summary
This study introduces a new technique for breast reduction and lift (reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy) using liposuction and a periareolar incision. This method achieves excellent breast shape with minimal, nearly invisible scarring.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Breast Surgery
Background:
- Reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy traditionally involve a trade-off between optimal breast shape and scar visibility.
- Achieving both aesthetic breast contour and minimal scarring remains a significant challenge in breast reduction and lift procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a novel surgical technique for reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy that minimizes scarring.
- To evaluate the feasibility of combining liposuction for volume reduction with a periareolar incision for mastopexy.
Main Methods:
- The described technique involves breast reduction using liposuction.
- Mastopexy is performed through a periareolar incision, allowing for nipple-areolar complex repositioning.
- This approach is indicated for selected breast types amenable to liposuction-assisted reduction.
Main Results:
- The technique allows for significant breast reduction while maintaining or improving breast shape.
- The use of a periareolar incision results in virtually imperceptible scarring.
- Selected patients achieved satisfactory aesthetic outcomes with minimal scar burden.
Conclusions:
- This innovative approach effectively addresses the dilemma between breast shape and scar size in reduction mammoplasty and mastopexy.
- Liposuction-assisted reduction combined with periareolar mastopexy offers a viable option for achieving aesthetic breast reduction with minimal scarring.