Abstract

INTRODUÇÃO: Este trabalho demonstra a técnica de dissecção de espaço retroglandular através da abdominoplastia, com visualização de fibra óptica para inclusão de implantes mamários de silicone gel. MÉTODO: Foram avaliadas, retrospectivamente, 44 pacientes portadoras de flacidez abdominal e hipomastia, submetidas a mastoplastia de aumento através da abdominoplastia em um só estágio, durante o período de setembro de 2001 a abril de 2012. RESULTADOS: A técnica utilizada possibilitou melhora do contorno abdominal e aumento do volume mamário pela mesma incisão. As complicações ocorreram na área abdominal (hematoma, seroma, deiscência e cicatriz hipertrófica) e na região mamária (contratura capsular e infecção). CONCLUSÕES: A técnica de mastoplastia de aumento por via abdominal evita cicatrizes nas mamas ou axilas, é segura, reprodutível, com curva de aprendizado curta, e resultados satisfatórios e duradouros.

Highlights

  • Background: This study establishes a technique for dissection of the retroglandular space through abdominoplasty by using a lighted retractor for the introduction of silicone gel breast implants

  • Few studies have been published on breast augmentation through abdominoplasty

  • Between September 2001 and April 2012, 44 patients were selected for breast augmentation through abdominoplasty

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Summary

Introduction

Few studies have been published on breast augmentation through abdominoplasty. By manual dilation, Hinderer[1], Planas[2], Barrett & Kelly[3], and Paoliello[4] created routes for the introduction of breast implants using the incision made for abdominal dermolipectomy. Wallach[5] and Rinker & Jack[6] used lighted retractors to create subcutaneous routes and allow detachment of the subglandular and retromuscular la­y­­ ers, in order to introduce silicone implants through the abdomen and avoid scars on the breast or armpit. Methods: A retrospective study was carried out for 44 patients with abdominal flaccidity and hypomastia who underwent breast augmentation through a single-stage abdominoplasty between September 2001 and April 2012. Conclusions: Breast augmentation through abdominoplasty does not cause scars on the breast or armpit and is a safe and reproducible procedure with a short learning curve.

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