title: Circumareolar mastopexy with multiple glandular plications for symmetry of the contra-lateral breast, in patients undergoing breast reconstruction with prosthesis. Experience on 50 cases.
abstract: 4 years experience on 50 cases using the Elliott's technique for symmetrization of the contra-lateral breast in patients undergoing breast reconstruction with an anatomical prosthesis is presented in this paper.The Elliott's technique with its double superior and horizontal plication is a suitable and long-lasting procedure for patients with small-moderate ptotic breast and elastic skin, who wish to have a simple procedure and an immediate result with minimal scars.
authors.affiliation: Ospedali Riuniti Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Serra
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Longhi
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Robotti