Arch Plast Surg.  2017 Jul;44(4):344-347. 10.5999/aps.2017.44.4.344.

The Lazy S Design: A Novel Skin Closure Design in Skin-Sparing Mastectomy for Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction

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  • 1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. J7181.kim@samsung.net

Abstract

Preservation of the breast skin envelope during immediate implant-based breast reconstruction is important for producing symmetrical and natural-looking breasts. We propose the lazy S design for the closure of round-shaped wounds with the hope of improving the aesthetic outcomes and reducing the tension on the wound by preserving the skin. Additionally, the direction of tension is dispersed due to the shape of this design. Patients undergoing implant reconstruction after skin-sparing mastectomy may benefit from the lazy S design.

Keyword

Mastectomy, subcutaneous; Mammoplasty; Breast implant; Reconstructive surgical procedures

MeSH Terms

Breast Implants
Breast*
Female
Hope
Humans
Mammaplasty*
Mastectomy*
Mastectomy, Subcutaneous
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Skin*
Wounds and Injuries
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