NO VERTICAL SCAR REDUCTION MAMMOPLASTY: REVISITED TECHNIQUE | ||
| The Egyptian Journal of Surgery | ||
| Article 5, Volume 29, Issue 4, October 2010, Pages 153-160 PDF (4.52 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejsur.2010.367541 | ||
| Author | ||
| Amr Sabet* | ||
| Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Aim: Currently the technique adopted in our country for the reduction mammoplasty, involves the inverted T scar, which remains in the infra-areolar area. While recently there has been a trend towards scar reduction thereby, attaining a better aesthetic outcome. Methods: In our study a no vertical inferior pedicle reduction technique was carried out in 24 patients. Monthly follow-ups for 6 months to 1 year as well as patient and doctor satisfaction were recorded. Additionally, the most current photos of each patient were evaluated for aesthetic results. Results: The results were all satisfactory with no major complications. Conclusion: in conclusion it was found that the no vertical technique, showed long term patient satisfaction as well as better aesthetic outcome in terms of scar visibility. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Reduction Mammoplasty; No vertical scar; Scar quality; Inferior pedicle | ||
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