NEW ORLEANS (Reuters Health) Feb 25 – Breast reduction by modern liposuction techniques can achieve good results without the morbidity of surgery, dermatologist Dr. Daniel Lanzer of Toorak, Australia, reported here Friday at the American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting.
Dr. Lanzer presented the results of his recent study of improved liposuction techniques used for breast reduction. The study will be published this spring in the Journal of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery.
The technique has three steps. First, a tumescent fluid is injected into the breast to soften the fat and impede bleeding. Then a micro-cannula is used to suction the fat and fluid from the breast. Finally, the physician performs superficial liposculpture to enhance skin retraction by moving the micro-cannula directly and uniformly beneath the upper layer of breast skin. This is the first time these techniques have been combined and studied for breast reduction purposes, Dr. Lanzer noted.
"The micro-cannula in breast liposuction is far more precise than earlier technology," explained Dr. Lanzer. "The micro-cannula, which has been around for about 4 years, allows the dermatologic surgeon to sculpt the breast area, which was traditionally harder to suction, more precisely."
The 2-year study involved 200 women with breasts ranging from a size C to a size J. Fat removal ranged between 400 ml and 2.7 liters, and cup size reduction ranged between 1 and 4 sizes.
The procedure proved effective in 198 of the 200 subjects. The subjects reported no serious complications from the procedure, but most had tenderness and some swelling following the procedure. They returned to work and normal activity in an average of 2 to 3 days.
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