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CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SCARS AFTER MASTOPEXY WITH MESH PLACEMENT Objective: To investigate the clinical
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Objective: To investigate the clinical characteristics of scars following mastopexy with mesh placement. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 31 patients who underwent breast lift surgery with mesh support at Davinci Cosmetic Clinic. Results: The average patient age was 37.13 years, with the 30–49 age group accounting for the highest proportion (80.64%). All patients had Fitzpatrick skin types III and IV. Regarding scar width, 74.19% were under 2 mm, 19.35% between 2–5 mm, and 6.45% over 5 mm. Vascular color around the scar was mostly normal (54.84%) or pink (38.71%), while red was observed in 6.45% and none were purple. Hyperpigmentation was seen in 64.52%, normal pigmentation in 35.48%, and no hypopigmentation was recorded. All scars were flat in shape, with no keloid or atrophic scars noted. There were no cases of graft rejection. Conclusion: Breast ptosis remains a significant issue impacting patients’ aesthetics, psychology, and well-being. The application of mesh placement in mastopexy shows promising results and may serve as an effective adjunct in minimizing postoperative scar formation.
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scars, breast lift, mesh routing
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