title: Correction of breast ptosis utilizing a "fold over" de-epithelialized lower thoracic fasciocutaneous flap.
abstract: In the operation described, vascularized dense connective tissues, consisting of two layers of dermis or fascia, are supplied from below the inframammary fold and shaped surgically into a supportive subcutaneous "cup." The reconstruction adds to the effect of the dermal mastopexy for the treatment of breast ptosis. This fasciocutaneous type of flap also augments the breast, and a pleasing projection may be achieved without resorting to an implant. The degree of augmentation depends upon the thickness of the subcutis donor site.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Allmänna sjukhuset, Malmö, Sweden.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Svedman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps / Q000379:methods*