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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2025

The Modified Superomedial Pedicle Breast Reduction Technique for Cases with SN-N Distance Exceeding 33 cm.

Georgina Panopoulou, Ilias Petrou, Demetris Savva, Andreas Vassiliou

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Georgina Panopoulou *Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Nicosia General Hospital, 2031, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Ilias Petrou *School of Medicine, European University Cyprus, 2404, Nicosia, Cyprus. elias_petrou@outlook.com.ORCID 0009-0000-0552-3335
Demetris SavvaPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Nicosia General Hospital, 2031, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Andreas VassiliouPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Nicosia General Hospital, 2031, Nicosia, Cyprus.

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Abstract

backgroundSymptomatic breast hypertrophy affects the quality of life of a large number of women globally. Many reduction mammoplasty techniques have been described for patients with breast hypertrophy. The aim of this study was to provide our clinic's experience in utilizing the modified superomedial pedicle breast reduction technique in specific patients suffering from breast hypertrophy, with sternal notch-to-nipple distance of more than 33 cm.

methodOur study included twenty patients who underwent, from January 2022 to December 2023, the modified superomedial pedicle breast reduction technique due to symptomatic breast hypertrophy with sternal notch-to-nipple distance of more than 33 cm in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department at Nicosia General Hospital in Cyprus. Patient demographics, comorbidities, pre- and postoperative breast anthropometric measurements and surgical complications were recorded and analyzed.

resultsThe average age at the time of the reduction was 48 years. The mean preoperative body mass index was 28.52 kg/m

conclusionOur modified superomedial pedicle technique is a safe, effective and versatile pedicle to be used with many advantages, in specific patients suffering from breast hypertrophy with sternal notch-to-nipple distance of more than 33 cm, including its shape and rotational abilities, viability of the nipple and excellent outcome of glandular plication and breast reshaping. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

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BreastHypertrophyMammaplastyNipplesSurgical FlapsAdultEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedQuality of LifeRetrospective StudiesSternumTreatment OutcomeBreast hypertrophyBreast reductionGigantomastiaMacromastiaModified superomedial pedicleReduction mammaplasty

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PMCPMC11799024

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