[Vertical reduction mammaplasty with wide superior pedicle].

OBJECTIVE

To report the reduction mammaplasty with vertical incision and superior wide pedicle.

METHODS

Typical Lejour mosque-dome design was performed. The inferior part of glandular tissue and skin were excised. The nipple-and-areola complex (NAC) was elevated to normal position with superior wide pedicle. The breast morphology was modified with vertical scar left.

RESULTS

46 patients were treated. 4 patients had unilateral breast reduction. 14 breasts had wound dehiscence. 3 breasts received debridement, others were treated conservatively with dressings. No complete NAC necrosis occurred.

CONCLUSIONS

The reduction mammaplasty with vertical incision and superior wide pedicle is a safe and effective method with a low risk of NAC necrosis.