| |
Case 1
|
Case 2
|
---|
Total
|
6 months
|
1 year
|
3 years
|
6 months
|
1 year
|
3 years
|
---|
Breast size
|
/2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
Breast shape
|
/2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
Wound scar
|
/2
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
Softness of the breast
|
/2
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
Shape and size of nipple-areola
|
/1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
Color of nipple-areola
|
/1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
Level of nipple (difference of distance from the suprasternal notch for bilateral nipples)
|
/1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
The lowest point of the breast (difference of bilateral breasts)
|
/1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
1
|
|
/12
|
10
|
9
|
10
|
10
|
9
|
10
|
- Cosmetic statements made by patients were evaluated objectively and subjectively, 6 months, 1 year, and 3 years after surgery. The cosmetic outcome was evaluated as excellent when the total score was 12 points, good when 9–11, fair when 5–8, and poor when 0–4 [9]. “Good” scores were obtained in both cases 2 years after surgery. “Softness of the breast” caused a decrease in points in both patients