ArticleGland surgery2019
Long-term results measured by BREAST-Q reveal higher patient satisfaction after "autoimplant-mastopexy" than augmentation-mastopexy.
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- Reshaping the Postbariatric Breast: A Single-center Experience With the Dermal Suspension Parenchymal Reshaping Mastopexy Technique.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Systematic Review of Patient Satisfaction Following Mastopexy Surgery.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2026Article
- Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Poly-4-Hydroxybutyrate (P4HB) Scaffold (GalaFLEX) in Mastopexy for Breast Ptosis: A Prospective Study.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2025Article
- The Versatility of the Lateral-based Mammary Flap as an "Auto-implant" for Enhancing Breast Mound for Patients Undergoing Primary Mastopexy.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- A Modified Superior Pedicle Mastopexy Technique with an Inferolateral-Based Auto Augmentation Flap.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2022Article
- A Comparison of 28 Published Augmentation/Mastopexy Techniques Using Photographic Measurements.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of a mastopexy is to raise the breast projection, tighten the skin envelope, and place the nipples in an optimal position in projection to the inframammary fold. This procedure is often combined with prosthetic implants or an autoimplant. Given the current increasing demand for the use of autologous tissue, we evaluated mastopexies combined with either an autoimplant or prosthetic implant in terms of patient satisfaction and long-term results.
methodsWe evaluated 34 patients who underwent a mastopexy with simultaneous breast prosthesis or an autoimplant. During follow-ups we obtained standardized breast measurements, BREAST-Q score, and pre- and postoperative photographs to perform photometric measurements.
resultsBREAST-Q score of patients that underwent autoimplant-mastopexies revealed a higher patient satisfaction with significant differences in satisfaction with breast appearance (69±18
conclusionsThe BREAST-Q score implies a higher overall long-term satisfaction in patients that received autoimplant-mastopexy with similar long-term results compared with augmentation-mastopexy. Nevertheless, individual decision-making is necessary and should be based on the degree of ptosis, existing breast volume, previous operations, and patients' preferences regarding postoperative breast shape and projection.
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