Question about "owl" Breast Reduction - your thoughts?

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I was doing some research and came across an article about the "owl" breast reduction technique developed by Dr. Oscar Ramirez. It seems to have an advantage over the inferior pedicle in its ability to maintain its shape long term & lack of horizontal scar, and since it preserves all of the breast tissue under the areola it doesn't affect lactation or nipple sensation. This technique seems perfect to me so I'm wondering what other surgeons' thoughts are? Why is it so uncommon?

George Orloff, MD, FACS · Answer

This is a form of a vertical breast reduction technique. Every surgeon uses the technique which they are comfortable using and gives them their best results. There are many techniques used by surgeons to perform breast reductions. Each technique can provide excellent results as long as they are matched to the breasts and the goals of the patient.

Casey Anderson, MD, FACS · Answer

Many surgeons develop their own techniques.  This is a likely his own technique which is why you won't see it elsewhere.  If you have seen many photos and like the outcome, it's likely you will be able to get a similar result.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This technique has a central pedicle not an inferior pedicle, maintains the tissue underneath the areola and maintains nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed.  This technique will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  I do not agree with the Owl technique as it has the disadvantage of the vertical scar which is very hard to hide.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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