Background and objective.

We present our experience in mammoplasty using the superomedial pedicle technique avoiding the cut of the lactiferous ducts and the mammary gland in order to preserve the lactation function and achieve an ascent of the nipple areola complex, preserving its sensibility with the Schwartzman's maneuver.

We also use a lower pedicle flap, similar to the described by Ribeiro, to obtain a good filling of the upper pole and have a satisfactory aesthetic result.

The skin mark results in a triangle which goes from point A to the base of the breast passing to the sides of the nipple areolar complex, reducing the inframammary scar by not pre-marking the lateral projections and only resecting the dog ears that are formed at the time of the skin closure.

Methods.

We collected 122 patients operated using the superomedial pedicle mammoplasty technique from January 2007 to December 2019, of different ages and different hypertrophy degrees, gigantomastia and ptosis, as well as post-removal of breast implant and previous surgery, in whom the technique of superomedial pedicle mammoplasty associated with a lower pedicle flap was used.

Results.

The predominant age was between 30 and 50 years old. The most frequent level of breast hypertrophy was from important to very important according to Lalardrie and Jouglard's classification. The most frequent volume resected was 200 to 600 gr. The most observed complications were hypoesthesia of the nipple-areolar complex and hypertrophic and hyperchromic scars. A good aesthetic and functional result was achieved, with a high level of patient satisfaction, an adequate positioning of the nipple-areolar complex and hiding the inframammary scar inside the mammary cone.

Conclusions.

This superomedial pedicle mammoplasty technique is easy to reproduce, obtains a high satisfaction level by the patient, preserves the lactation function, an adequate sensibility of the nipple-areola complex, presents few complications and can be used in any degree of breast hypertrophy, ptosis or post removal of the breast implants.

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