Four-Layer Wound Closure Technique with Barbed Sutures for Inframammary Fold in Mastopexy Augmentation

ConclusionThe four-layer wound closure technique with barbed sutures provides a quick and efficient method for accurate closure of the newly reset IMF, with positive outcomes related to wound healing.Secure and accurate placement of the inframammary fold is crucial in augmentation mastopexy procedures.The use of a four-layer wound closure technique with barbed sutures provides an efficient method for accurate closure of the newly reset inframammary fold.This method was previously described by the first author for reset of the IMF in breast augmentation surgery and has been adapted to the longer IMF incision in augmentation mastopexy procedures.Level of Evidence VThis 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 Authorswww.springer.com/00266.
Source: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research