Reduction mammaplasty: a technique to achieve the conical breast.
Conceptualization of the problem in reduction of the large breast is defined. A technique for reduction mammaplasty is presented based on: (1) the Wise-type pattern, (2) wide undermining of skin flaps with definitive sculpting of the breast parenchyma, and (3) utilization of hypotensive anesthesia. A series of 63 patients is presented in which this technique was utilized.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007023:Hypotension, Controlled; D008875:Middle Aged; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps