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Correction of Breast Ptosis in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Nipple-sparing mastectomy is psychologically advantageous and can result in superior cosmetic outcomes. However, nipple position adjustment is challenging, and ischemic complications may arise. For patients who require timely mastectomies and reconstructions, concurrent mastopexy may prevent nipple...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2023-05, Vol.11 (5), p.e5000-e5000
Main Authors: Bushong, Elizabeth E., Komorowska-Timek, Ewa D., Parker, Jessica
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Language:English
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Summary:Nipple-sparing mastectomy is psychologically advantageous and can result in superior cosmetic outcomes. However, nipple position adjustment is challenging, and ischemic complications may arise. For patients who require timely mastectomies and reconstructions, concurrent mastopexy may prevent nipple malposition and reduce the risk for future corrections. A retrospective chart review of all patients undergoing immediate prosthetic reconstruction after nipple-sparing mastectomy were analyzed. Data regarding patient characteristics; surgical indications; reconstructive modality, including presence or absence of simultaneous nipple lift; and early and late complications were examined. In total, 142 patients underwent 228 nipple-sparing mastectomies and prosthetic reconstructions. Correction of ptosis (lift) was performed in 22 patients and 34 breasts. The remaining 122 patients and 194 breasts did not receive mastopexy (no-lift). Two patients received bilateral reconstructions involving both lift and no-lift. Comparing the lift and no-lift cohorts demonstrated no differences in major complications (47.1% versus 57.7%; = 0.25) and minor complications (76.5% versus 74.7%; = 0.83). Control for plane of implant placement also did not show differences in major ( = 0.31) or minor ( = 0.97) complications. Similarly, control of application of acellular dermal matrix found major ( = 0.25) and minor ( = 0.83) complications uniform and not affected by lift status. Nipple lift distance was not associated with increased major ( = 0.10) complications. Simultaneous correction of nipple position in immediate prosthetic breast reconstruction seem safe with uniform complications rates that are unaffected by acellular dermal matrix use or plane of implant placement.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005000