title: [Combining mastopexy and triple-plane breast augmentation in correction of breast atrophy and ptosis].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the application of combining mastopexy and triple-plane breast augmentation in correction of breast ptosis and atrophy.
  
  
  METHODS
  Peri-areolar incision was performed to finish the fascia and dermal suspension to correct the breast ptosis. The implant was inserted under the pectoralis major muscle through lateral lower border of the gland and a "X" shape full thickness incision was made on the pectoralis major muscle according to the new position of nipple-areolar complex.
  
  
  RESULTS
  14 patients received combined mastopexy and triple-plane breast augmentation to correct breast atrophy and mastopexy simultaneously. All the patients were regularly followed for 6-12 months. No patients suffered severe complication and the results were satisfied.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  "Triple-plane" breast augmentation could be safely performed with peri-areolar mastopexy with minor injury. The technique could help to ensure the balance between the gland, nipple-areolar complex and the implant.
authors.forename: Xiao
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Long
authors.forename: Yang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Ming
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bai
authors.forename: Ru
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Zhao
mesh_terms: D001284:Atrophy / Q000601:surgery; D001940:Breast / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019928:Breast Implantation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010369:Pectoralis Muscles / Q000601:surgery