A comparison of the LeJour and Wise pattern methods of breast reduction

• Published in: Annals of plastic surgery Vol. 54; no. 3; p. 236
• Main Authors: Kreithen, Joshua, Caffee, Hollis, Rosenberg, Jason, Chin, Gloria, Clayman, Mark, Lawson, Matthew, Seagle, M Brent
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.03.2005
• Subjects: Adult; Female; Humans; Hypertrophy - pathology; Hypertrophy - surgery; Mammaplasty - methods; Mammary Glands, Human - pathology; Mammary Glands, Human - surgery; Patient Satisfaction; Postoperative Complications - epidemiology

Supporters of the vertical mammoplasty state the resultant breast shape and scar are superior to the Wise pattern breast reduction. This study contains a comparison of the LeJour vertical reduction with the Wise pattern reduction by analysis of pre- and postoperative photographs, as well as a retros...