IVIS Mastopexy: Iso Volumetric Implant Shape mastopexy
Andrea Lisa,
Benedetta Agnelli,
Francesco Klinger,
Valeriano Vinci,
Luca Maione
Affiliations
Andrea Lisa
Humanitas University (Hunimed), Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele MI, Milan, Italy; University of Milan, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA – Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas, Clinical and Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20090 Rozzano (MI), Italy
Benedetta Agnelli
Humanitas University (Hunimed), Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele MI, Milan, Italy
Francesco Klinger
University of Milan, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA – Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas, Clinical and Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20090 Rozzano (MI), Italy; Please address correspondence to: Dr. Francesco Klinger, University of Milan, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA – Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas Clinical and Research Hospital Via Manzoni 56, 20090 Rozzano (MI), Italy; Tel.: +390282246443 – fax: +390282242298.
Valeriano Vinci
Humanitas University (Hunimed), Via Rita Levi Montalcini, 4, 20072 Pieve Emanuele MI, Milan, Italy; University of Milan, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School, Department of Medical Biotechnology and Translational Medicine BIOMETRA – Plastic Surgery Unit, Humanitas, Clinical and Research Hospital, Via Manzoni 56, 20090 Rozzano (MI), Italy
Luca Maione
University of Milan, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery School – Clinica San Carlo – Plastic Surgery Unit – Via Ospedale 21, 20037 Paderno Dugnano Mi (Milan), Italy
SUMMARY: Classical mastopexy techniques have always been adopted to treat breast ptosis of all grades; however, they only lift the breast without addressing upper pole fullness and firmness. An increasing number of patients are seeking different aesthetic outcomes in terms of shape and pertness, comparable to those of augmentation mammaplasty without breast volume increase. To address this request, we propose an innovative surgical approach, iso-volumetric implant shape (IVIS) mastopexy.In this study, we report our experience with IVIS mastopexy performed on 11 female patients from January 2019 to February 2023. We describe our indications, exclusion criteria, surgical technique, and outcomes. Patient satisfaction was evaluated at 6 and 12 months post-operatively using a questionnaire that assessed various parameters on a scale from 1 to 4.We successfully achieved a high level of patient satisfaction and met their expectations. There were no major complications, with only one patient (9%) experiencing dehiscence at the inverted T mastopexy.We propose a new concept/technique that enriches the knowledge base as it introduces an additional procedure to the cosmetic surgeon's armamentarium, allowing them to satisfy an increasing number of patients.
