10.1055/b-0034-86524 7 Reconstruction of the Nipple–Areola Complex The final step in breast reconstruction is to recreate the nipple–areola complex (NAC). Although many patients initially think that this step is unnecessary,…
10.1055/b-0034-66796 6.6 Bilateral Breast Reconstruction Bilateral reconstructive procedures have the advantage that symmetrical breast shape and volume (important to a satisfactory outcome) are more easily achieved than in unilateral reconstruction….
10.1055/b-0034-66790 6 Delayed Breast Reconstruction With regard to the indication of the specific procedures and the difficult task of differential indication, the reader is referred to the subsections “Indications” and…
10.1055/b-0034-66785 2 Breast Implants The major purpose of breast implants is to enhance or restore the appearance of the female breast. Women may have widely differing motivations for wishing to…
10.1055/b-0034-66784 1 Anatomy of the Breast Fig. 1.1 Anatomy of the musculature covering the thoracic wall. 1 Clavicular part of the pectoralis major 2 Sternocostal part of the pectoralis major…
10.1055/b-0034-80646 37 Short-Scar RhytidectomyMatarasso Alan, Shafer David Abstract Facial rejuvenation is often considered an ancillary procedure in massive weight loss (MWL) patients. However, with the popularity of bariatric surgery in…
10.1055/b-0034-80645 36 Facial Rejuvenation: Open TechniquePitanguy Ivo, Amorim Natale F. Gontijo de Abstract In the last few decades, facial aesthetic surgery has made enormous progress. A deeper understanding of the…
10.1055/b-0034-80644 35 MidfaceliftingCerio Dean R., Vásconez Luis O. Abstract The gravitational effects on the midface, commonly seen with aging, are accentuated considerably by the effects of very rapid weight loss…
10.1055/b-0034-80643 34 Weave Lift Facial SuspensionStrauch Berish, Herman Charles K. Abstract Approaches to facial rejuvenation have evolved over the past several years, with the focus shifting from skin excess to…
10.1055/b-0034-80642 33 Facial Rejuvenation: Indications and AnalysisHerman Charles K., Diaz John F., Strauch Berish Abstract Massive weight loss can result in profound changes in facial anatomy, in addition to those…
