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1Department of Breast Surgery, Beijing Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Capital Medical University, #17 Qihelou Street, Dong Cheng District, Beijing, 100006, China. nixgnat@126.com.
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
|January 8, 2017
Summary
Mammotome-assisted liposuction offers a minimally invasive method for accessory breast removal. This technique effectively excises both fatty and glandular tissues, resulting in high patient satisfaction and improved axillary contour.
Area of Science:
- Surgical Oncology
- Plastic Surgery
- Medical Devices
Background:
- The mammotome device, a vacuum-assisted biopsy tool, is recognized for its precision in treating benign breast lesions.
- Accessory breasts present a cosmetic and sometimes functional challenge, necessitating effective removal methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and aesthetic outcomes of using the mammotome device in conjunction with liposuction for accessory breast excision.
- To introduce a novel, minimally invasive surgical approach for accessory breast tissue removal.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 16 patients with accessory breasts underwent mammotome-assisted liposuction between July 2010 and June 2014.
- The procedure involved initial adipose tissue removal via liposuction, followed by ultrasound-guided excision of fibro-glandular tissue using the mammotome system.
Main Results:
- All 16 patients reported high satisfaction with their post-operative appearance.
- A single, well-concealed 5-mm incision in the axillary folds facilitated aesthetic contour restoration.
Conclusions:
- Mammotome-assisted liposuction provides a simultaneous approach for excising both adipose and fibro-glandular accessory breast tissue.
- This technique achieves favorable axillary contour with minimal invasiveness and a single, discreet incision.
