Liposuction in Abdominal Contouring
IN THIS CHAPTER • Introduction 15 • Preoperative preparation 15 • Perioperative data 21 • Drains 23 • Postoperative considerations 23 • Liposuction of the abdominal flap 23 Liposuction is…
Anatomic Considerations in Abdominal Contouring
IN THIS CHAPTER • Introduction 5 • Topography 5 • Vascular Anatomy 9 • Lymphatics 9 • Nerves 9 When performing abdominal contouring procedures, it is necessary to understand the…
Correction of Ptosis in the Previously Augmented Breast
Correction of Ptosis in the Previously Augmented Breast Neal Handel Managing ptosis in the previously augmented patient is an important topic that has not received the attention it deserves. Most…
Revision Augmentation with Anatomic Form-Stable Silicone Gel Implants
Revision Augmentation with Anatomic Form-Stable Silicone Gel Implants Mitchell H. Brown Introduction Revision breast augmentation can be a very difficult and challenging undertaking. The normal anatomy that exists in a…
Managing Complications of Augmentation Mammaplasty
Managing Complications of Augmentation Mammaplasty Neal Handel Breast implants were first introduced in the United States nearly 50 years ago (1). Since that time they have been widely used for…
The Inframammary Fold: Histologic and Anatomic Description, Classification and Definitions, and Options for Repair and Reinforcement
The Inframammary Fold: Histologic and Anatomic Description, Classification and Definitions, and Options for Repair and Reinforcement Bradley P. Bengtson The inframammary fold (IMF) is the keystone and most important foundational…
Correction of Capsular Contracture After Augmentation Mammaplasty By Conversion to the Subpectoral or “Dual-Plane” Position
Correction of Capsular Contracture After Augmentation Mammaplasty By Conversion to the Subpectoral or “Dual-Plane” Position Scott L. Spear Michael Cohen Introduction As the surgical options for correcting capsular contracture and…
Acellular Dermal Matrix for the Treatment and Prevention of Implant-Associated Breast Deformities
Acellular Dermal Matrix for the Treatment and Prevention of Implant-Associated Breast Deformities Scott L. Spear Mitchel Seruya Brief History Acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has been increasingly accepted as a useful…
Bioprosthetic Materials for Plastic Surgery of the Breast
Bioprosthetic Materials for Plastic Surgery of the Breast G. Patrick Maxwell Allen Gabriel Introduction Over the last century breast surgery has evolved from a rarely performed surgical venture to a…
