Yeungnam Univ J Med.  1987 Dec;4(2):51-58. 10.12701/yujm.1987.4.2.51.

Reduction Mammaplasty by the Inferior Dermal Flap (Modified Mckissock Method)

• Woo SH
• Seul JH

• KMID: 2373937
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/yujm.1987.4.2.51

Abstract

The goal of reduction mammaplasty is a breast with natural contour and volume, aesthetically situated scars, and a well-placed, sensate nipple and areola. The most successful techniques achieve this through the excision of tissue from the lower part of the breast based on some variation. However, the Mckissock's vertical bipedicle technique is the popular method for reduction mammaplasty. As an alternative modified Mckissock's method, we have found the use of only an inferior dermal flap with a keyhole pattern to be a simple and safe method for obtaining satisfactory aesthetic results. We have used inferior dermal flap for 4 patients recently and obtained the advantages as below compare to the Mckissock's method. 1. Rich blood supply to the broad based inferior flap. 2. More easy transposition of the nipple and areola. 3. More good operation field for resection of breast tissue. 4. Short operation time. 5. Can applied to the gigantomastia.

MeSH Terms

Breast
Cicatrix
Female
Humans
Mammaplasty*
Methods
Nipples