The Transareolar–Periareolar Approach
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چکیده
The periareolar approach is limited by areolar diameter. Asian women typically have smaller areolae than Western women. Voluminous and form-stable silicone implants demand larger incisions. Zigzag transareolar approaches closely approximate the nipple and improve exposure, but scar appearance remains problematic, and there is a risk of ductal injury and capsular contracture. We prefer a zigzag incision that straddles the areolar border. Between 2013 and 2015, 11 augmentation mammoplasties (20 incisions) were performed through a transareolar-periareolar (TAPA) incision. The TAPA incision resembles 3 inverted V's that traverse the inferior areolar border. Outcomes were evaluated on the basis of photographs, clinical charts, and surveys. Women were 36 years old (range, 25-50). Silicone implants were used in 10 patients and saline in 1 patient. Implants were 270 cm3, placed in subpectoral position in 6 patients and subglandular position in 5. Follow-up was 12.5 months (range, 5-20 mo); there were no hematomas or infections. There was 1 case each of seroma (9.1%) and unilateral capsular contracture (9.1%) after secondary mammoplasty. There was no implant malposition or contour deformity. There were no keloids or hypertrophic scars. Every patient was satisfied. Nipple sensation was maintained or heightened in 100% of patients surveyed. The incisions were 139% longer than 180-degree periareolar scars. TAPA scars were well tolerated in this series of Asian women. We did not observe malposition, infection, or sensory disturbances. Despite its peripheral position on the nipple-areola complex, there are not enough data to determine whether TAPA incisions reduce risks compared with traditional approaches.
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