Accordion-style pedicle suspension in inferocentral pedicled mammoplasty

Abstract

Objective: In breast reduction surgery, while the primary objective may appear to be decreasing the breast volume, the ultimate goal is to achieve symmetrical, appealing, and sustainable breast cosmesis. To circumvent late-term ptosis following inferior pedicle mammoplasty, methods such as pedicle suspension to the ribs, support with dermal flaps and grafts, and the use of some alloplastic materials have been proposed. This paper presents a method of folding and fixing the inferocentral pedicle on itself and the underlying pectoral fascia.

Methods: Inferocentral pedicled, inverted T-scar reduction mammoplasties were performed on 50 patients from June 2009 to June 2014. The inferocentral pedicle, which was kept narrow and long, instead of the conventional inferior-based pyramidal design, was folded over its de-epithelialised surfaces in an accordion fashion and sutured. The confection was then sutured to the pectoral fascia by its lateral and superior borders for long-term preservation of breast moulding.

Results: In inferocentral breast reduction, the quest for a method that achieves appealing and lasting pyramidal breast shape continues.

Conclusions: This technique is regarded as a simple and effective method for achieving good short- and long-term results for patients being considered for moderate and advanced breast reduction.

Key Words:

• Breast reduction
• mammoplasty
• inferocentral pedicled
• pedicle suspension
• breast moulding

Disclosure statement

The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of the paper.