Congenital mammary asymmetry. Classification and surgical treatment

Ann Ital Chir. 2007 May-Jun;78(3):177-82.

Abstract

Aim of the study: The Authors intend to guide the choice of surgical treatment for mammary asymmetry, according to specific form of asymmetry.

Material and methods: Possible types of symmetryzation surgery are listed. First Author's personal technique is described and some clinical cases are presented.

Discussion: Regardless to specific surgical needs for the single case, a generally valid concept is the necessity of a surgical moulding meant to obtain the same volume for both breasts before positioning of implants. This allows a longer lasting symmetry between breasts, as aging modifications bilaterally occur at equal speed if the adipo-glandular structures obtained have the same volume.

MeSH terms

  • Breast / abnormalities*
  • Breast / surgery*
  • Breast Implants*
  • Congenital Abnormalities / classification
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty*