title: Inframammary fold reconstruction with a deepithelialized skin flap.
abstract: Sagging of the remaining breast behind the inframammary fold after breast reduction or breast augmentation may necessitate revisional surgery. The authors achieved inframammary fold reconstruction by reconstruction of the inframammary crease ligament through a deepithelialized skin flap that is anchored to the periosteum of the fifth or sixth rib. They present their simple and safe technique.
authors.affiliation: Univeristy Hospital of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck, Austria.
authors.forename: Gottfried
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wechselberger
authors.forename: Barbara
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Del Frari
authors.forename: Petra
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Pülzl
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schoeller
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012086:Reoperation; D013524:Surgical Flaps