Autologous breast augmentation by pedicled perforator flaps.
A technique is described for autologous breast augmentation based on perforator flaps of the lateral chest wall. Raising these flaps as perforator flaps implies minimal donor site morbidity; however, the price to pay is a scar underneath the armpit extending from the lateral end of the inframammary fold onto the back. This scar can be relatively well hidden underneath the arm and in the brassiere. Indications depend on the aversion of the patient against prostheses and the extent of available tissue versus the desired augmentation. As typical indications, we would consider the occasional developmental asymmetry, autologous augmentation after contralateral breast reconstruction, or contour surgery in the bariatric patient.
Van Landuyt
Koenraad
K
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Gent, Gent, Belgium. Koenraad.Vanlanduyt@Ugent.be
Hamdi
Moustapha
M
Blondeel
Phillip
P
Monstrey
Stanislas
S
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000637:transplantation*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous