Abstract

Background: We present a series of skin-sparing mastectomies (SSMs) with skin reduction and immediate breast reconstruction to treat large and ptotic breasts. The technique combines oncological mastectomy with immediate subpectoral implant placement as a single-step procedure. Methods: Data was collected from a prospective database from February 2009 to April 2011. A total of 24 patients with macromastia or pronounced ptosis fulfilled the criteria for skin-saving mastectomy. All operations were carried out as a single-step procedure with adaptation of the contralateral breast by reduction mastopexy. Results: A total of 27 SSMs were performed in 24 patients. The mean implant volume was 265 cm3. Immediate reconstruction of the nipple-areola complex was done in 22 patients. The cosmetic and functional results were assessed in all patients 6 months postoperatively; mean follow-up time was 13 months. Mean patient age was 49 years. The cosmetic result was assessed as "very good" or "good" by 22 patients; 2 patients graded the result as "unsatisfactory". There was one local recurrence. Conclusion: Our results support the use of this technique as a safe oncoplastic procedure which is well tolerated by patients.

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