Reduction mammaplasty and correction of ptosis with a short inframammary scar.
The main sequelae of mammaplasties are scars, particularly visible when they trespass the breast limits. If the new inframammary fold is located higher than the original, the horizontal limb of the T-suture can be kept short and can be hidden beneath the breast. The glandular tissue is split vertically and overlapped for ptosis. For reduction, an inferior resection with medial or lateral remodeling is performed. The results are very satisfactory for ptosis and mild to moderate hypertrophy. High conical breasts with minimal scars are produced.
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D011391:Prolapse; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D013536:Suture Techniques