title: Lower-pole Shaping of the Breast by Means of a Double Glandular and Cutaneous Advancement Flap: The "Arrow" Flap.
abstract: Lower-pole shaping of the breast is sometimes a difficult challenge when performing vertical mammoplasty. The problems mostly encountered are too large breast bases, persistent dog ears, which require long incision, and poor breast projection. We report a modification of the technique that we use in breast reduction so as to better shape the lower pole and to reduce revision surgery.
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Matteo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Gioacchini
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Manuela
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bottoni
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Grassetti
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Scalise
authors.affiliation: Clinic of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona United Hospitals, Ancona, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Di Benedetto