Improving aesthetic outcomes in mastopexy with the "autoprosthesis" technique

Gland Surgery
Maurizio B NavaMarcelo Irigo

Abstract

Many techniques have been described for mastopexy, with several types of skin incisions and parenchymal rearrangements. We present a parenchymal rearrangement technique allowing better upper pole fullness and nipple-areola-complex (NAC) projection when performing a mastopexy, with a combination of a superior pedicle for the NAC and an inferiorly-based parenchymal flap, the so-called "autoprosthesis". From January 2008 to June 2015, 184 patients underwent "autoprosthesis" mastopexy. Patients' mean ages was 42 years. The mean follow-up period was 39 months. We reported no major complications. All the patients were satisfied with their post-operative unclothed and clothed appearance and overall body image as reported by our questionnaire. The autoprosthesis technique for mastopexy is a simple and safe, technique, allowing long-lasting results for breast projection and upper pole fullness.

Citations

Dec 19, 2018·Annals of Plastic Surgery·Rubem Lang StümpfleAndré Alves Valiati
Oct 17, 2018·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open·Akimitsu NishibayashiKo Hosokawa
Oct 29, 2020·Praxis·Semra UyulmazNicole Lindenblatt
Apr 24, 2021·Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery·Michele A Manahan

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