title: The Short Scar Periareolar Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammaplasty: Management of Complications.
abstract: Breast reduction is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed on the breast. There are now numerous alternatives to the standard inverted-T inferior pedicle technique. The short scar periareolar inferior pedicle reduction (SPAIR) mammaplasty is one of these techniques. The procedure was designed to reduce the scar burden associated with breast reduction. However, postoperative complications can occur. The purpose of this article is to outline these potential complications that are of particular concern with the SPAIR mammaplasty and describe methods for their treatment and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Partners in Plastic Surgery, 4070 Lake Drive, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA. Electronic address: drhammond@pipsmd.com.
authors.forename: Dennis C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Hammond
authors.affiliation: Partners in Plastic Surgery, 4070 Lake Drive, Suite 202, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, USA.
authors.forename: Kuylhee
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D002921:Cicatrix / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control*
keywords: Breast reduction; Complications; SPAIR