Creating a New Inframammary Fold, Raising the Breast Footprint, and Elongating the Torso with a Multiplane Concept.

Background: Augmentation mastopexy focuses on restoring the youthful appearance of the female breast. Despite those benefits, there is large scarring to be considered, and the reduction of this side effect is the main goal to enhance the aesthetic result. This article aims to describe a variation of the L-shaped mastopexy technique without complex marking and performed in planes, which brings long-term results for patients undergoing this approach.

Multiplane L-Scar Augmentation Mastopexy: An Individualized Approach to Muscle, Glandular Tissue, and Skin.

Background: Augmentation mastopexy focuses on restoring the youthful appearance of the female breast. Despite those benefits, there is large scarring to be considered, and the reduction of this side effect is the main goal to enhance the aesthetic result. This article aims to describe a variation of the L-shaped mastopexy technique without complex marking and performed in planes, which improves long-term results for patients undergoing this approach.

Upper body lift.

An upper body lift is needed whenever a massive weight loss patient presents with a "dropped out" lateral inframammary crease. It is a combination of a brachioplasty, upper-back resection, and breast reconstruction. The operation is designed to reverse the particular deformity a patient presents with.