[The periareolar incision technique for reduction mammoplasty].
OBJECTIVE
A technique is introduced to reduce the scar of classic reduction mammoplasty.


METHODS
Two concentric circles were designed with the nipple in the centre. The skin between the two circles was deepithelized. Then the glandular tissues situated mainly in the lateral superior quadrant are resected. Finally, round block suturing is made. Eight patients were operated on with this method.


RESULTS
The operative results were satisfactory with inconspicuous periareolar scar.


CONCLUSIONS
Periareolar round block reduction mammoplasty is a simple, practical and easy method.
Li
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Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, BaDaChu, Beijing 100041.
Yang
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Li
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D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery