Correction of Brassiere Strap Grooving with Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid in Plastic Surgery Resident Filler and Neuromodulator Clinic.

ABSTRACT: Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible synthetic polymer that induces neocollagenesis by fibroblasts after placement into the reticular dermis and subcutaneous plane. We present an innovative use of this product to treat brassiere strap grooves. The size and weight of hypertrophied breasts can cause physical and psychological problems that can be corrected with reduction mammaplasty. However, bra strap grooving remains an unsightly consequence of brassiere use with large and heavy breasts. PLLA provides an innovative way to treat this deformity in a minimally invasive way, while maintaining relatively long-term results of two years or more. We studied 10 patients who presented to resident filler and neuromodulator clinic to help improve the bra strap groove deformity. The average num

SUBMITTER: Blanchet NP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10846764 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature