Mastopexy after massive weight loss: dermal suspension and selective auto-augmentation.
The technique that we outline is extremely versatile for restoring an aesthetic and youthful breast shape in the patient who has lost a massive amount of weight. Overall, complication rates have been low. Despite the disadvantages of a lengthy scar and the need for extensive intraoperative tailoring (which may increase operative time), this operation carries an extremely high rate of patient satisfaction.
University of Pittsburgh, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Scaife Hall, Suite 682, 3550 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA.
J Peter
JP
Rubin
Gerald
G
Khachi
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D015431:Weight Loss