Optimizing the Aesthetic Outcome of Short Scar Periareolar Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammaplasty

Abstract

Background: The inferior pedicle is still the most common pedicle used for breast reduction using both inverted T and vertical closure, however many unfavorable results may follow as bottoming out and decreased upper pole fullness. Many techniques were done to overcome the drawbacks of the inferior pedicle technique.Patients and Methods: 10 patients complain of huge ptotic breast had inferior pedicle technique with full release of pedicle from skin with glandular brassiere support in form of lower pillars on both sides with vertical skin closure.Results: Satisfactory long term results both objectively and subjectively, with good upper pole fullness and without bottoming out and only with vertical scar.Conclusion: This technique combined both the merits of the inferior pedicle reliability and better aesthetic results.

Central/Inferior Pedicle Technique for Reduction Mammaplasty: A Systematic Review

“…Majority of patients were satisfied using inferior dermal pedicle method. Al-Mahmoudy and Reyad[22] conducted a research among patients who underwent inferior pedicle mammaplasty for reduction. 10 patients were chosen from January 2017 to March 2018 for inferior pedicle mammaplasty.…”