title: The triple "V" intraareolar approach for augmentation mammaplasty.
abstract: A new approach, the triple V intraareolar incision for mammary augmentation is presented. Some consideration is given to the use of organic tissue in selected cases. The use of the Cronin prosthesis is favored, preferably by areolar approach. When the areola is small, up to 2.5 cm in diameter, the triple V incision is indicated. Two lateral Vs are formed, starting from both sides of the areola, and a third one is traced just below the nipple. All the branches of the three Vs have approximately the same size, thus forming a staggered incision that provides 40% more room for the maneuvers of submammary décollement, hemostasis, and prosthesis introduction. The resulting scar is inconspicuous, hidden by the areolar pigmented skin.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade Católica de Medicina, Av. Independência, 1170, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Ely