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. 2018;89(3):389–396. doi: 10.23750/abm.v89i3.5776

Table 1.

Early and late complications

Wise Skin Resection Pattern Vertical Skin Resection Pattern
Breasts % Breasts %
Early Complications
Dehiscence at T-junction 3 8.3% 1 5.6%
Nipple-areola necrosis 2 5.5% 0 0%
Hematoma 1 2.7% 1 5.6%
Infection 0 0% 0 0%
Seroma 0 0% 0 0%
Late Complications
Nipple-areola Sensory Loss 2 5.5% 0 0%
Under-reduction 0 0% 1 5.6%
Over-reduction 0 0% 0 0%
Scar Hypertrophy 1 2.7% 2 11.2%
Nipple Retraction 0 0% 0 0%
Contour Problems 0 0% 1 5.6%
Dog Ears 2 5.5% 0 0%
Hypo-Hyperpigmentation 0 0% 0 0%