title: The combination of inferior pedicle method and dermal suspension sling technique: one new efficient method for breast reduction.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To explore a method of breast reduction which ensures well nipple and areola lactation function, adequate blood supply and good medial fullness and projection. At the same time, this study could evaluate the advantages of the combination of inferior pedicle method and dermal suspension sling technique for breast reduction.
  
  
  METHODS
  From 2011.11 to 2013.8, 13 women have undergone breast reduction using utilizing inferior pedicle combined with the dermal suspension sling technique. The inferior pedicle was designed with medial and lateral triangular flaps in the areas where normally be excised. These triangular flaps were deepithelialized and defatted. The flaps were attached to the chest wall above the inferior pedicle to create a dermal "cage".
  
  
  RESULTS
  After operation, Sensation of nipple and areola complex, breast projection and shape were sustained during follow-up, of which the median interval was 12 months. No patient had poor projection and bottoming out.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dermal suspension and horizontal dermal placation provides a structural foundation to the inferior pedicle. It is an effective method of treatment for breast reduction, in that the sensation and lactation function of nipple and areola complex get further guaranteed, have nice breast projection and shape, and can be applied to all cases of breast reduction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University Hefei 230022, China.
authors.forename: Hao
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Ding
authors.affiliation: Department of Breast Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University Hefei 230022, China.
authors.forename: Benzhong
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University Hefei 230022, China.
authors.forename: Yufang
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Gu
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University Hefei 230022, China.
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Zhao
keywords: Inferior pedicle; breast reduction; dermal suspension sling technique