Valerio Lorenzano

Valerio Lorenzano


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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18 February 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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VLValerio Lorenzano
Valerio Lorenzano
ALAndrea Vittorio Emanuele Lisa
Andrea Vittorio Emanuele Lisa
VVValeriano Vinci
Valeriano Vinci
BABenedetta Agnelli
Benedetta Agnelli
ALAlessia Lozito
Alessia Lozito
FKFrancesco Klinger
Francesco Klinger
Background: Macromastia is a well-known issue in breast reconstruction. Skin-reducing mastectomy (SRM) was introduced as a skin-sparing mastectomy that utilizes a skin reduction pattern similar to breast reduction or breast lift surgery, specifically to manage hypertrophic and pendulous breasts. Over time, numerous authors have contributed to refining the SRM technique, leading to the development of various technical variants. However, the diversity of approaches inspired by SRM has created confusion, and clear surgical indications are lacking. Methods: We propose a unifying concept called breast reshaping mastectomy (BRM), which encompasses all techniques based on SRM principles. The BRM aims not only to preserve and reduce the breast skin envelope but also to immediately reshape it for a more aesthetic outcome. This approach is applicable to all mastectomies where skin envelope preservation (with or without the nipple-areola complex) is oncologically safe, a modification of breast skin coverage is needed for better aesthetic results, and an implant-based reconstruction is planned. Results: To define the BRM concept, we reviewed the existing literature on SRM and its related techniques. Our analysis focused on four key elements: skin incision pattern, implant coverage strategy, nipple-areola complex (NAC) management, and the choice between two-stage and direct-to-implant reconstruction. Conclusions: By integrating these four components into a single surgical framework, BRM provides a structured approach to breast reconstruction that enhances both oncologic safety and aesthetic outcomes. Standardizing these techniques could help clarify surgical indications and improve reconstructive planning for patients undergoing skin-sparing mastectomy.

3 August 2022 in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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VLValerio Lorenzano
Valerio Lorenzano
SVStefano Vaccari
Stefano Vaccari
VVValeriano Vinci
Valeriano Vinci
FKFrancesco Maria Klinger
Francesco Maria Klinger