Modified Central Pedicle in Breast Reduction and Mastopexy: The Dermal Suspension Technique.

[BACKGROUND] Breast reduction and mastopexy surgery are among the most performed plastic surgery operations throughout the world. Despite development of a variety of surgical techniques for mastopexy surgeries, problems associated with this operation are not yet fully eliminated.

[OBJECTIVES] The aim of this paper is to show the favorable reliability of the central pedicle surgery and introduce the modification with dermal suspension flaps for glandular repositioning and skin envelope reinforcement.

[METHODS] The modified central pedicle reduction mastopexy with dermal suspension surgical technique is explained with details on flap planning, skin dissection, parenchyma resection, breast shaping and nipple-areola repositioning and skin re-drape and closure.

[RESULTS] The breast contour is formed by shaping of the central gland and wrapping of the central gland by the deepithelized dermal flaps like a brassiere after peripheric resection. This results in an aesthetically pleasant glandular shaping, better longevity of the breast shape and tensionless skin closure, followed by high quality scars. Results from over 1850 cases are discussed.

[CONCLUSIONS] Even though the central pedicle reduction mammoplasty technique requires more experience and has a steeper learning curve in comparison with other popular techniques used today, the long run advantages such as better projection, upper pole fullness and less breast sagging are far more satisfying. In this method, the envelope formed by the skin does not define the breast contour.

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