Reduction mammoplasty with the use of breast implants

ABSTRACT

Introduction:

Advances in reduction mammoplasty techniques have contributed to make surgery safer and more acceptable to the medical community. However, in some patients, the aesthetic outcome remains unsatisfactory, mainly because of flaccid breasts and lack of projection. To achieve optimal results, the use of breast implants in conjunction with reduction mammoplasty was initiated. By combining the best of both techniques, it is possible to obtain good results and patient satisfaction. The objective of this study is to evaluate the results of reduction mammoplasty with insertion of silicone implants.

Methods:

For this study, 15 female patients aged 26 to 62 years were selected. All underwent reduction mammoplasty with immediate insertion of breast implants. Parameters such as asymmetry of the breast base and resection volume were evaluated. After the sixth postoperative month, patients reported their degree of satisfaction with the final surgery result, as dissatisfied, satisfied, or very satisfied.

Results:

Although presenting a paradox-removing breast tissue to place a silicone implant-breast reduction surgery with the use of implants can successfully achieve the aim of proper positioning of breast structures and providing higher durability of results, both in breast consistency and in the projection of the breast cone.

Conclusions:

The technique achieved good results by increasing the durability of the surgical result and patient satisfaction.

Keywords:
Mammoplasty; Breast Implants; Patient satisfaction