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Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 1997;24(2):380-388.
Published online March 1, 1997.
VERTICAL REDUCTION MAMMAPLASTY.
Hyun Jong Shin, Yong Ha Kim, Sang Hyun Woo, Jae Ho Jeong, Jung Hyun Seul
Abstract
The ideal breast reduction should create beautiful breasts with limited scars. Unfortunately, no surgeon has ever been able to produce such a result. Most recent breast reduction techniques tend to produce minimal breast scars and avoid the classic inverted-T incision. The vertical mammaplasty can be used in mild to moderate cases of breast reduction, producing consistently good, stable results with limited scars. This technique uses adjustable preoperative markings, an upper pedicle for the areola, and a central breast reduction with limited skin undermining. The shape of the breast is created by suturing of the gland and does not rely on the skin. The adjunctive use of liposuction in fatty breasts can be considered safe and efficient. We have performed reduction mammaplasty using the vertical mammaplasty technique in 12 patients. Overall number and extent of complications were small, and patient satisfaction was high for this procedures. The advantages of vertical mammaplasty technique compared with other methods are as follows ; 1. The markings are adjustable to nearly all patients. 2. Stable contours are produced because the gland is strongly sutured. 3. Few postoperative complications occur. 4. Limited scars(only vertical scars) are created 5. The procedure is easy to learn and perform.
Keywords: Vertical mammaplasty; Lmited scars
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10-YEAR EXPERIENCE ON REDUCTION MALARPLASTY.1997 November;24(6)



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