Minimally-invasive mastoplasty procedure using multiple barbed sutures and apparatus

a mastoplasty and minimally invasive technology, applied in the field of minimally invasive methods and medical devices for performing cosmetic breast surgery or mastoplasty, can solve the problems of long incisions, scarring usually evident, long incisions, and exposed tissues, and create a risk of post-operative infection

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-03-27
ANGIOTECH PHARMA INC
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It is a disadvantage of the mastopexy procedure that it requires long incisions, and, although care is taken to reduce scarring, some scarring is usually evident.
A further disadvantage is that the long incisions and exposed tissues create a risk of post-operative infection.
Thus, the open mastopexy procedure requires a lengthy hospital stay and an even longer convalescence period in which the patient may not be able to work.
The patient may suffer discomfort in this period after the procedure, requiring further medication.
Possible side effect of the procedure, include scarring and temporary loss of sensation in the breast skin and nipples.

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[0019] In view of the foregoing background of the invention, it is an object of the present invention to provide a breast-lift procedure which does not require long incisions and can be performed with a minimally-invasive procedure.

[0020] It is also an object of the present invention to provide a breast-lift and NAC-lift procedure, which reduces the pain, and discomfort suffered by the patient and reduces the recovery time of the patient.

[0021] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a breast-lift and NAC-lift procedure, which reduces the risk of scarring and scar tissue formation.

[0022] It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a breast-lift and NAC-lift procedure with reduced incidence of side effects such as temporary loss of sensation and infection.

[0023] These and other objects of the present invention are accomplished as described in the drawing and detailed description of the invention by providing a minimally-invasive breast-lift...

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Medical devices and methods are provided for a minimally-invasive mastoplasty procedure. In the procedure, a plurality of barbed sutures are used to accomplish the mastoplasty through puncture wounds by deploying the sutures caudally from stable anatomical features into the breast tissue and then advancing the tissues relative to the sutures.

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CLAIM TO PRIORITY [0001] This application claims benefit to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 833,999, filed Jul. 28, 2006, entitled “Minimally-Invasive Mastoplasty Procedure (Attorney Docket No. ANGIO-01006US0). This application is incorporated by reference and in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to minimally-invasive methods and medical devices for performing cosmetic breast surgery or mastoplasty. More, specifically, the invention provides methods and devices for performing breast and nipple-lifts and contouring the surface of the breast without the need for open surgery. [0003] A breast-lift (mastopexy) is usually performed for drooping breasts (mastoptosis), which may occur with age, after weight-loss or after a woman has had children. The skin loses its elasticity and the breasts lose their firmness and shape as they sag under the effects of gravity. The degree of droop or ptosis is measured by how far the nipple has fallen below the inframa...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/04
CPCA61B17/0469A61B17/06166A61B2017/00792A61B2017/00796A61F2/12A61B2017/06028A61B2017/06057A61B2017/06176A61F2/0063A61B2017/0496
Inventor JONES, RICHARD G.SCHLECHTER, BENJAMIN
Owner ANGIOTECH PHARMA INC
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