Adipose perforator flaps without skin donor site: “in between” single scar approach for reconstruction of small peripheral breast defects after lumpectomy.

In breast conserving surgery, the reconstruction of defects in small breasts where volume displacement techniques are not feasible can be challenging. On the other hand, patients with bigger breasts may not wish to undergo major breast remodeling surgery or breast symmetrization procedure. In such cases, volume replacement techniques can be beneficial, but these leave additional scars and are time consuming.The authors propose an “in between” single scar approach to perform both lumpectomy and reconstruction of small peripheral breast tumors.
Source: Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research