title: Vertical mastopexy with expansion augmentation.
abstract: Mastopexy and augmentation together can be a very difficult combination of procedures to perform. In many cases, the position of the implant can be inappropriate, necessitating reoperation. Occasionally, placing the implant imparts excessive tension, which can cause a plethora of complications from simply widening the scars to skin necrosis, nipple-areolar necrosis, or glandular necrosis with infection and loss of the implant. In this paper, the author presents a technique combining the vertical mastopexy, a superior nipple-areolar pedicle, and the use of the Spectrum postoperatively-adjustable implant which can simplify the procedure and minimize complications related to implant tension.
authors.affiliation: Coconut Grove Plastic Surgery, 3659 S. Miami Avenue, Suite 4006, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, USA. drpersoff@drpersoff.com
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Persoff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D011184:Postoperative Period