TY - JOUR
T1 - The limited scar mastopexy
T2 - Current concepts and approaches to correct breast ptosis
AU - Rohrich, Rod J.
AU - Thornton, James F.
AU - Jakubietz, Rafael G.
AU - Jakubietz, Michael G.
AU - Grünert, Jörg G.
PY - 2004/11
Y1 - 2004/11
N2 - The literature on short scar mastopexy was reviewed, with a focus on the different techniques. Currently four techniques have been described: the periareolar, the vertical, the inverted-T, and the L-shaped scar. The different techniques were evaluated with regard to patient selection, operative techniques, scar length, and complications. A large number of techniques have been published for minimal ptosis, whereas for significant ptosis, the number of surgical options is limited. It is evident that limited scar techniques can be applied to all grades of ptosis, but there is no one technique that can satisfactorily correct all degrees of ptosis. Plastic surgeons should weigh the advantages and limitations of each technique to correctly address breast ptosis. This article reviews an algorithmic approach to correct all degrees of ptosis with mastopexy.
AB - The literature on short scar mastopexy was reviewed, with a focus on the different techniques. Currently four techniques have been described: the periareolar, the vertical, the inverted-T, and the L-shaped scar. The different techniques were evaluated with regard to patient selection, operative techniques, scar length, and complications. A large number of techniques have been published for minimal ptosis, whereas for significant ptosis, the number of surgical options is limited. It is evident that limited scar techniques can be applied to all grades of ptosis, but there is no one technique that can satisfactorily correct all degrees of ptosis. Plastic surgeons should weigh the advantages and limitations of each technique to correctly address breast ptosis. This article reviews an algorithmic approach to correct all degrees of ptosis with mastopexy.
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U2 - 10.1097/01.PRS.0000139062.20141.8C
DO - 10.1097/01.PRS.0000139062.20141.8C
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15509961
AN - SCOPUS:14944374429
SN - 0032-1052
VL - 114
SP - 1622
EP - 1630
JO - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
JF - Plastic and reconstructive surgery
IS - 6
ER -