Congenital mammary asymmetry. Classification and surgical treatment

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Published: May 1, 2007
Keywords:
Breast asymmetry, Surgical treatment, Tuberous breast

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Stefano Bruschi
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Paolo Bogetti
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Maria Alessandra Bocchiotti
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Nicola Kefalas
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Filippo Boriani
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Denise Marchesi
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Maurizio Verga
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy
Marco Fraccalvieri
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, (Director: Prof. G. Bocchiotti), University of Turin, Italy

Abstract

AIM OF THE STUDY: The Authors intend to guide the choice of surgical treatment for mammary asymmetry, according to specific form of asymmetry.


MATERIAL AND METHODS: Possible types of symmetryzation surgery are listed. First Author’s personal technique is described and some clinical cases are presented.


DISCUSSION: Regardless to specific surgical needs for the single case, a generally valid concept is the necessity of a surgical moulding meant to obtain the same volume for both breasts before positioning of implants. This allows a longer lasting symmetry between breasts, as aging modifications bilaterally occur at equal speed if the adipo-glandular structures obtained have the same volume.

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Bruschi, Stefano, et al. “Congenital Mammary Asymmetry. Classification and Surgical Treatment”. Annali Italiani Di Chirurgia, vol. 78, no. 3, May 2007, pp. 177-82, https://annaliitalianidichirurgia.it/index.php/aic/article/view/2863.
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Vol. 78 No. 3 (2007)
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