B-Technique with dermis suspension: A new approach toward reduction mammaplasty combining short-scar with durability of results

Abstract

Background: Dermis suspensions (DM) have been introduced in reduction mammaplasties (RM) to extend the durability of the results and improve the quality of the scar. The authors present a new method of RM that consists of completing the B-method of Regnault with a well-vascularized DM.

Objective: Analyze the efficacy of a reduction mammaplasty technique proposed by the authors.

Methods: The authors propose a comparison of two mamma reduction techniques based on a superior pedicle performed on 233 patients at the Medical University of Vienna, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, from 2010 to 2019. A total of 102 patients (Group A) were treated with a mammaplasty using Regnault's B-technique with a superior pedicle; 131 patients (Group B) were treated through a similar technique with additional support from an inferior-based deepithelialized pedicle for extra support. The assessment of patient satisfaction was performed by using the BREAST-Q for breast reduction; scar quality assessment was performed using a Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS).

Results: Group A/Group B: 74/97 patients were operated bilaterally and 28/24 unilaterally. The amount of resected tissue ranged from 102-620 g to 30-810 g. Average BREAST-Q score for satisfaction with outcome was 82.3/86.1. POSAS was scored 35.2/37.6 to 23.2/24.4. Bottoming out after surgery was observed in 12 of 102 patients in Group A and 6 of 131 in Group B in the follow-up visits at 12, 18, and 36 months.

Conclusion: The described technique proved to be fast, safe, and reliable, with a high level of patient satisfaction, less bottoming out, and better scar quality.

Keywords: Breast; Breast reduction; Mammaplasty.