[Primary experience in inframammary crease reconstruction].
OBJECTIVE
To improve the result of augmentation mammaplasty.


METHODS
The authors selected 15 patients whose primary breast volume was less than 70 ml. During augmentation mammaplasty on these patients, the inframammary creases were reconstructed by lifting and fixation under the pectorales major. The paper elaborated on the principle, design and method of the operation.


RESULTS
Postoperative follow-up for 6 to 12 months showed good results.


CONCLUSIONS
This method is simple, of rational design and leaving no scar on the skin.
Hangzhou Plastic Surgery Hospital, Hangzhou, 310014.
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D000328:Adult; D019928:Breast Implantation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D011184:Postoperative Period