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ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2026

Augmentation Mastopexy: A Personalized Technique on 200 Patients.

Agostino Bruno, Mauro Barbera, Matteo Cilluffo, Marco Schirosi

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Agostino BrunoSanta Maria di Leuca Clinic, Via Tiberina 173, 00188, Rome, Italy. dott.agostinobruno@gmail.com.ORCID 0009-0005-9046-9201
Mauro BarberaUniversità Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Unità di Chirurgia Plastica - Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A.Gemelli IRCSS, Largo F. Vito 1, 00168, Rome, Italy.
Matteo CilluffoUniversità degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Piazzale Aldo moro 5, 00185, Rome, Italy.
Marco SchirosiSanta Maria di Leuca Clinic, Via Tiberina 173, 00188, Rome, Italy.

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backgroundAugmentation mastopexy is a complex and technically demanding procedure that addresses breast ptosis and volume deficiency simultaneously. It requires careful planning, precise surgical techniques, and customization to each patient's anatomical and esthetic characteristics. Consistent outcomes remain a challenge due to the interplay between implant placement, tissue reshaping, and long-term stability.

methodsThis study describes a tailored mastopexy technique implemented in 200 patients. Preoperative planning included comprehensive clinical assessments and precise skin markings. Implant selection was individualized based on patient morphology and esthetic goals. A dual-plane pocket dissection was employed to optimize implant positioning and achieve natural outcomes. Advanced tissue management strategies were used to maintain vascular integrity and ensure long-term stability. Emphasis was placed on achieving symmetry and minimizing complications such as capsular contracture, implant malposition, or the "waterfall effect."

resultsOutcomes were evaluated in terms of esthetic results, complication rates, and patient satisfaction over a follow-up period of 12 to 36 months. High satisfaction (92%) was reported, with consistently natural and harmonious outcomes. The complication rate was low: Implant malposition occurred in 3% of cases and capsular contracture in 2.5%. No significant vascular compromise or severe wound healing issues were observed.

conclusionThe personalized mastopexy technique demonstrates efficacy in achieving esthetically pleasing and durable outcomes with a low rate of complications. By integrating individualized planning, precise surgical execution, and advanced tissue management, this method offers a reliable framework for ptosis correction and volume enhancement in esthetic breast surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III: 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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Breast ImplantationMammaplastyAdultBreast ImplantsCohort StudiesEstheticsFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMiddle AgedPatient SatisfactionRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentTreatment OutcomeYoung AdultAugmentation mastopexyBreast implantsBreast ptosisDual-plane techniqueEsthetic breast surgerySurgical outcomes

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