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01-10-2018 | Original Article
Reverse-Muscle Sling Reduces Complications in Revisional Mastopexy–Augmentation
Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 5/2018
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Background
Simultaneous augmentation–mastopexy is a particularly tricky operation with a considerable reoperation rate. The pectoralis muscle sling has proven to be a suitable alternative technique for long-term results in breast parenchyma suspension without silicone implants. This study aims to propose a promising approach to simultaneous augmentation–mastopexy revisional surgery using an inverted dual-plane technique acting as a muscular sling.
Methods
A 10-year historic cohort was conducted to obtain the following variables from our preexisting database: age, preoperative measurements, operative technicalities, implant details, time from procedure to revision, complications, and outcomes.
Results
Twenty-six patients assessed after the initial postoperative year were analyzed. Review of this series of patients revealed a revision rate of 3.8% and overall rate of morbidity of 11.5%.
Conclusion
Simultaneous augmentation–mastopexy using an inverted dual-plane technique acting as a muscular sling is a reliable and safe procedure. Review of this series of patients revealed low rates of morbidity and reoperation need.
Level of Evidence IV
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