[Reduction mammaplasty with the superomedial glandular pedicle].
OBJECTIVE
To explore a new technique that keep function and good aesthetic shape after reduction mammaplasty.


METHODS
The superomedial glandular pedicle technique was applied with differing patterns of skin incision according to the degree of the mammary hypertrophy. The extra glandular tissue was removed from the lateral and inferior segment of the breast. The remaining superomedial glandular tissue was remodeled a conical shape. The skin incision was sutured after excision of excess skin.


RESULTS
36 cases (72 breasts) were treated with this technique. The results were satisfactory and there were no complications. The breasts maintained a lasting and aesthetically pleasing shape and the nipple-areola preserved good sensation.


CONCLUSIONS
The superomedial glandular pedicle is a safe and effective technique that can provide long-lasting outcome. The design of the procedure can be adapted to a variety of skin incision patterns and breast morphologies.
Teng
Li
L
Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Zhang
Fei-nan
FN
Lu
Jian-jian
JJ
Feng
Guo-ping
GP
Jin
Xiao-lei
XL
Ji
Ying
Y
Xu
Jia-jie
JJ
D000328:Adult; D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult