Since 1996, the original technique of superior pedicle vertical scar mammaplasty described
by Lejour has been modified by decreasing skin and glandular undermining, limiting …

Background Various pedicle techniques have been described in breast reduction surgery.
However, in cases of massive hypertrophy, the free nipple graft technique is still being …

Vertical reduction mammaplasty using a superomedial pedicle is a well-accepted technique
giving good results in mild to moderate breast hypertrophy. We describe modifications of the …

Background During the past 15 years, reduction mammoplasty with a short vertical scar has
become increasingly common in the world of plastic surgery. Still, the indication for this …

BACKGROUND Gigantomastia is a rare condition characterized by excessive breast growth
and can be physically and psychosocially disabling for the patient. Regarding management …

The problems of the vertical mammaplasty by Lejour (ie, gathering the skin envelope in one
vertical suture, frequent secondary healing problems, and later sagging of the inferior …

A 48-year-old female patient presented with gigantomastia. The sternal notch-nipple
distance was 55 cm for the right breast and 50 cm for the left. Vertical mammaplasty based …

Background: The optimal reduction technique for the treatment of macromastia greater than
1 kg remains controversial. Conventionally, breast amputation and free nipple grafting has …

Background Gigantomastia is defined as extreme hypertrophy of the female breast. It is a
disabling condition that presents unique challenges to plastic surgeons. Initial breast volume …

Background: Vertical mammaplasty is an effective alternative to inverted-T methods. Among
other benefits, it results in a significantly reduced scar pattern. There exists a subset of …