Thinning of the medial pedicle in reduction mammoplasty.

BACKGROUND

Modifications of reduction mammoplasty techniques are still evolving.

AIM: To evaluate a clinical modification using a thin medial pedicle in reduction mammoplasty.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Thirty-two patients (64 breasts) that underwent ultrathin medial pedicle reduction mammoplasty were included.

RESULTS

One patient had nipple areola complex (NAC) necrosis. Partial wound dehiscence occurred in five patients and transient wound pigmentation in two patients.

CONCLUSION

The medial pedicle can be used in ultrathin pattern without compromising NAC viability during reduction mammoplasty. This modification adds more flexibility in medial pedicle breast reduction procedure, especially when large reductions are needed in gigantomastia.