The bivectorial full-thickness superiorly based NAC flap: a new option to increase plasticity and decrease tension in the superior pedicle vertical mammaplasty technique

Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008 Sep;32(5):802-4; discussion 805-6. doi: 10.1007/s00266-008-9207-x. Epub 2008 Jul 1.

Abstract

The standard split-thickness superior pedicle vertical mammaplasty technique sometimes suffers from tension on the nipple-areola complex (NAC). We suggest a bisected full-thickness superiorly based flap that offers two vectors for transposition within the context of superior pedicle vertical mammaplasty. The procedure increases both upper-pole fullness and projection of the breast while decreasing tension on the NAC. The surgical procedure presented contributes to a natural appearance of the breast. It should provide a useful and simple surgical option, increasing the versatility of the superior pedicle vertical mammaplasty technique.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breast / pathology
  • Breast / surgery*
  • Elasticity
  • Esthetics
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / pathology
  • Hypertrophy / surgery
  • Mammaplasty / methods*
  • Nipples / blood supply
  • Nipples / surgery*
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Risk Assessment
  • Surgical Flaps*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult