Contralateral Breast Symmetrisation in Immediate Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction after Unilateral Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: The Tailored Reduction/Augmentation Mammaplasty

Background In the literature on nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) with one-stage immediate implant reconstruction, contralateral symmetrisation has drawn little attention, with many surgeons still performing standard cosmetic mammaplasty procedures. However, standard implant-based mammaplasty usually does not result in proper symmetry with the mastectomy side, especially regarding breast projection, overall shape, and volume distribution. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 19 consecutive patients undergoing unilateral NSM with immediate prosthetic reconstruction and contralateral simultaneous symmetrisation by using the tailored reduction/augmentation mammaplasty technique between June 2012 and August 2013. Results The average follow-up time was 13 months (range, 10-24 months). No major complications, such as infection, haematoma, and nipple-areola complex necrosis, were experienced. Conclusions Our experience suggests that simultaneous contralateral symmetrisation with tailored reduction/augmentation mammaplasty after unilateral immediate implant reconstruction after NSM facilitates durable and pleasant symmetric outcomes.

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Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
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Online-Ressource
Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Contralateral Breast Symmetrisation in Immediate Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction after Unilateral Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: The Tailored Reduction/Augmentation Mammaplasty ; volume:42 ; number:03 ; year:2015 ; pages:302-308
Archives of Plastic Surgery ; 42, Heft 03 (2015), 302-308

Beteiligte Personen und Organisationen
Salgarello, Marzia
Visconti, Giuseppe
Barone-Adesi, Liliana
Franceschini, Gianluca
Masetti, Riccardo

DOI
10.5999/aps.2015.42.3.302
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-2022062310294539907968
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Beteiligte

  • Salgarello, Marzia
  • Visconti, Giuseppe
  • Barone-Adesi, Liliana
  • Franceschini, Gianluca
  • Masetti, Riccardo

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