Improving the results of inferior pedicle breast reduction using pedicle suspension and plication.
The inferior pedicle technique of breast reduction is a widely-used safe technique. It has been criticised as prone to producing inferior quadrant fullness, called variously "pseudoptosis" or "bottoming out." Described are the results of a technique of inferior pedicle suspension and plication which overcome these problems.
Pennington
David G
DG
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, 1204/135 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia. dpenn@bigpond.net.au
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013536:Suture Techniques