[Breast ptosis correction with a knitted polypropylene mesh]

Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2003 Jan;19(1):27-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate a knitted polypropylene mesh used for mammapexy in correcting the breast ptosis.

Methods: Twenty-one patients with the mild or moderate breast ptosis were undergoing the mammapexy with a knitted polypropylene mesh. The operation was performed through the periareolar incision and a monofilament knitted polypropylene mesh was subcutaneously implanted on the surface of the gland and fixed upward.

Results: All of the patients were satisfactory of the appearance with the follow-ups from 2 to 16 months. No secondary ptosis, hypertrophic scars and foreign body reactions were found.

Conclusion: The above-mentioned technique could be a good, safe and reliable method for correcting breast ptosis.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mammaplasty / instrumentation*
  • Mammaplasty / methods
  • Polypropylenes*
  • Surgical Mesh*

Substances

  • Polypropylenes