B Mastopexy: Versatility and 5-Year Experience

Abstract

Introduction:

Many women are searching for restoration of a younger outward physical appearance. Mastopexy with or without augmentation may help improve or restore a woman's breast shape at the price of scars on the breast. We describe our experience with the versatility and improved aesthetic result using the B mastopexy technique, which provides a natural-appearing breast contour with less scarring.

Materials and Methods:

A retrospective review was performed on 40 patients who underwent B-type mastopexy from June 2000 through August 2005. Our technique is described in detail including our approach when simultaneous augmentation is performed. Patients undergoing simultaneous augmentation to give additional fill to the breast typically received an implant size ranging from 240 mL to 300 mL.

Results:

B mastopexy was performed on 40 patients with simultaneous augmentation performed in 27 patients. There were no complications, and only 1 patient underwent scar revision. All patients were satisfied with final outcome.

Conclusion:

B mastopexy provides an approach to restoring a naturally appearing breast contour and a more youthful look when augmentation is performed simultaneously. The versatility and limited scar makes this our procedure of choice.