Accessory Axillary Breast Excision with Liposuction Using Minimal Incision: A Preliminary Report

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Surgical Oncology

Background:

• Accessory breasts affect 2-6% of women, causing cosmetic concerns and cyclic pain.
• Surgical excision is often desired for aesthetic improvement and pain relief.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of minimal incision accessory breast tissue excision with liposuction.
• To analyze clinical factors and patient satisfaction in a large cohort.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of 967 patients undergoing accessory breast tissue excision with liposuction.
• Minimal incision technique used from September 2013 to December 2015.

Main Results:

• The majority of cases involved axillary breast tissue (80.6%), with or without accessory nipples.
• Cyclic axillary pain resolved in all patients post-operation.
• High patient satisfaction (95.65%) with cosmetic outcomes was reported, with seroma being the most common complication (11.27%).

Conclusions:

• Minimal incision accessory breast excision with liposuction is a safe and effective procedure.
• The technique significantly improves clinical manifestations and cosmetic appearance.
• High patient satisfaction underscores the procedure's value.