The Omega Mastopexy Technique for the Correction of Breast Ptosis after Breast Implant Explantation.
| Autor: | Bletsis PP; From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands., Lommen EJMCP; Plastic Surgeon, Private Practice, Boerhaave Medical Center Centrum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands., van der Lei B; From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open [Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open] 2024 Jul 19; Vol. 12 (7), pp. e6000. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 19 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.1097/GOX.0000000000006000 |
| Abstrakt: | Background: The past few years have seen a 50% increase in breast implant explantations. Patients with ptotic breasts may desire mastopexy, although conventional techniques are often invasive. We describe our experience with the omega mastopexy technique after breast implant explantation and capsulectomy. Methods: In the past 2 years, 10 patients with breast Regnault classification ptosis grade I-III underwent the omega mastopexy technique following breast implant explantation and capsulectomy. A detailed description of our operating technique is provided. Results: This series includes a total of 10 patients. The median age was 48.5 (IQR 42.8-52.5), median body mass index 26 (23.8-28.3) and median implant volume 355 (IQR 325-375). Excellent and stable aesthetic results were achieved without recurring ptosis. One patient, an active smoker, underwent reexcision after 1 year due to hypertrophic scars. No complications have been reported until this date at 2 years follow-up. Conclusions: The omega mastopexy technique offers an excellent alternative to classic lifting techniques for ptotic breasts after breast implant explantation. Patients with increased risk of wound healing impairment are especially likely to benefit. Competing Interests: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article. (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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