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In the operation described, vascularized dense connective tissues, consisting of two layers of dermis or fascia, are supplied from below the inframammary fold and shaped surgically into a supportive subcutaneous “cup.” The reconstruction adds to the effect of the dermal mastopexy for the treatment of breast ptosis. This fasciocutaneous type of flap also augments the breast, and a pleasing projection may be achieved without resorting to an implant. The degree of augmentation depends upon the thickness of the subcutis donor site.
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Svedman, P. Correction of breast ptosis utilizing a “fold over” de-epithelialized lower thoracic fasciocutaneous flap. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 15, 43–47 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02273832
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02273832