Central Mound Mastopexy for the Correction of Tuberous/Tubular Breast Deformity

Tuberous and tubular breast deformity are well-recognized abnormalities in the plastic surgery community that incur severe physical and psychological consequences in affected patients. Current reconstructive options for the tuberous and tubular breasts favor the use of prosthetic implants and soft-t...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2017-11, Vol.5 (11), p.e1545-e1545
Main Authors: Abbate, Olivia A., Fan, Kenneth L., Nahabedian, Maurice Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Tuberous and tubular breast deformity are well-recognized abnormalities in the plastic surgery community that incur severe physical and psychological consequences in affected patients. Current reconstructive options for the tuberous and tubular breasts favor the use of prosthetic implants and soft-tissue manipulation. We present a case of tuberous and tubular breast deformity treated with a central mound reduction technique and mastopexy with imbricating sutures without the use of prosthetic implants. The patient remained extremely pleased with her results at long-term follow-up. This represents a unique case of successful reconstruction in a patient with a tuberous and tubular breast deformity using a central mound reduction technique with mastopexy and without a prosthetic device.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001545