[Minimizing scar expansion using the B technique in form correction of the breast]

For the last two years, the B-technique has been used in mammaplasty to minimise the extent of scars, if the expected resection weight is 700 g or less. 33 patients were operated by means of this technique. Scar formation and areola sensation were examined and compared with 188 patients operated by the techniques of McKissock, Strömbeck or Pitanguy. 19 of those patients and 3 patients, who had been operated on by the B-technique, developed hypertrophic scars. The widths of the scars was significantly smaller after operation by the B-technique, than by other techniques. After operation by the B-technique, the areola sensation was unchanged in 67% compared to 46% after operation by above mentioned and other techniques. In cases, where the expected resection weight does not exceed 700 g, the B-technique is superior to other techniques, because the medial scars can be avoided.