Batwing procedure

Also called Fishmouth incision

The Batwing procedure is ideal for those with B-sized chests with less skin elasticity and a little ptosis. During this procedure, an incision is made all around the border of the areola and a second, larger concentric circle incision is made.  Extra skin on the medial and lateral side of this circle is resected in a triangular way.  The resulting ring with lateral triangular extensions of skin (the “Batwing”) is removed. The horizontal scar will be in line with the areola. The areola may be downsized. With the Batwing procedure, the nipple stalk is left intact. Most of times the nipple is not resized due to vascularization issues. Nerve sensation is often partially maintained. Additional liposuction may be performed.

General anesthesia is used. You are not catheterized.