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The minus-plus mastopexy.

P Regnault1, R K Daniel, B Tirkanits

  • 1Division of Plastic Surgery, Hoag Memorial Hospital-Presbyterian, Newport Beach, California.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1988
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The minus-plus mastopexy technique effectively corrects moderate to major breast ptosis by repositioning adequate volume and enhancing upper quadrant fullness. This method offers benefits like no medial scar and improved nipple viability.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Aesthetic Surgery
  • Breast Surgery

Background:

  • Breast ptosis, characterized by drooping breasts, affects many women.
  • Moderate to major ptosis often involves adequate breast volume concentrated in lower quadrants.
  • Restoring a youthful breast shape requires addressing both ptosis and upper pole volume deficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the minus-plus mastopexy technique.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of this technique for correcting breast ptosis.
  • To highlight the advantages of the minus-plus mastopexy approach.

Main Methods:

  • The minus-plus mastopexy technique involves specific surgical steps for breast reshaping.
  • This technique is indicated for patients with adequate breast volume and moderate to major ptosis.

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  • Key procedural aspects include scar placement and nipple positioning.

    • Main Results:

    • The technique successfully corrects moderate to major breast ptosis.
    • It achieves increased fullness in the upper breast quadrants.
    • Significant advantages include the absence of a medial scar, excellent breast projection, and reliable nipple viability.

    Conclusions:

    • The minus-plus mastopexy is a viable option for correcting moderate to major breast ptosis.
    • It offers aesthetic improvements, including upper pole fullness and projection.
    • The technique provides surgical benefits such as speed, flexibility, and minimal scarring.