Mastopexy and Mammoplasty

Mammoplasty and mastopexy

Dr. Fernando Amato (CRM 133826), plastic surgeon, explains in this 2017 video the difference between mammoplasty and mastopexy. The first, as the name itself suggests, is breast plastic surgery, which essentially consists of two procedures: breast augmentation mammoplasty and breast reduction mammoplasty. Mastopexy is related to the repositioning of the areolas and is indicated more for breasts with ptosis, that is, sagging or also with flaccidity and excess skin. See more about the subject by watching the video.

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Hello, my name is Dr. Fernando Amato and today we're going to talk about mammoplasty and mastopexy. Do you know the difference between these two surgeries? Mammoplasty, as the name itself implies, is breast plastic surgery. It essentially involves two procedures: augmentation mammoplasty, which is commonly performed with the placement of a silicone implant, a procedure popularly known as breast implant, and reduction mammoplasty, for the reduction of breast volume. Mastopexy, on the other hand, is a name of Greek origin, where masto means breast and pexia means fixation, and this name is related to the repositioning of the areolas and is indicated more for breasts with ptosis, that is, sagging, often also with flaccidity and excess skin. It can be associated with implant placement, and in this case, it will be called mastopexy with implant. Although they are all breast surgeries, each has its own characteristics and details in the postoperative evolution, and the scars can vary greatly depending on the technique used. The most common for breast implants is an incision in the inframammary fold, but periareolar and axillary incisions can also be performed. Besides being able to remove a little excess periareolar skin, the most common is to remove skin and reposition the areola, creating an inverted T scar. The inverted T is the most common scar and is also used in large breast reductions. If you liked the video, follow our social media and don't miss the upcoming videos. Thank you.

Transcript

Hello, my name is Dr. Fernando Amato and today we're going to talk about mammoplasty and mastopexy. Do you know the difference between these two surgeries? Mammoplasty, as the name itself implies, is breast plastic surgery. It essentially involves two procedures: augmentation mammoplasty, which is commonly performed with the placement of a silicone implant, a procedure popularly known as breast implant, and reduction mammoplasty, for the reduction of breast volume. Mastopexy, on the other hand, is a name of Greek origin, where masto means breast and pexia means fixation, and this name is related to the repositioning of the areolas and is indicated more for breasts with ptosis, that is, sagging, often also with flaccidity and excess skin. It can be associated with implant placement, and in this case, it will be called mastopexy with implant. Although they are all breast surgeries, each has its own characteristics and details in the postoperative evolution, and the scars can vary greatly depending on the technique used. The most common for breast implants is an incision in the inframammary fold, but periareolar and axillary incisions can also be performed. Besides being able to remove a little excess periareolar skin, the most common is to remove skin and reposition the areola, creating an inverted T scar. The inverted T is the most common scar and is also used in large breast reductions. If you liked the video, follow our social media and don't miss the upcoming videos. Thank you.

Playlist

18 Videos

Questions about Breast Surgery?

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Can Breast Surgery Affect Breastfeeding?

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Can Breast Surgery Affect Breastfeeding?

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Dr. Fernando: Breast Surgery

1:43

Augmentation Mammoplasty: Breast Implant (Silicone)

1:28

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Mastopexy and Mammoplasty: augmentation and reduction mammoplasty

1:41

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Breast Implant: when to replace?

2:05

Augmentation Mammoplasty: Breast augmentation surgery with silicone implants

4:03

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Breast Asymmetry: The difference between breasts

2:36

Tuberous Breast: alteration in breast development

1:27

Mammoplasty: surgical removal of breast tissue to reduce breast size

1:51

Silicone Implant and Augmentation Mammoplasty

2:19

Is it possible to do a 3D breast simulation?

3:34

4:40

5:29