Brachioplasty and Upper Trunk Contouring Susan E. Downey Aesthetic brachioplasty was first described by Correa-Inturrasape and Fernandez in 1954. Since this first description, modifications have been proposed to vary the…
Principles of Plastic Surgery After Massive Weight Loss J. Peter Rubin INTRODUCTION Plastic surgery following massive weight loss (MWL) is a relatively new subspecialty of plastic surgery, fueled by the…
Lower Body Lift and Thighplasty Joseph P. Hunstad Remus Repta LOWER BODY LIFTS Key Points The lower body lift is recommended for patients with circumferential body laxity who have achieved…
Abdominoplasty and Belt Lipectomy Al S. Aly Emil J. Kohan INTRODUCTION Body contouring of the lower trunk region is an integral part of the plastic surgeon’s armamentarium. The lower trunk…
Liposuction Mary K. Gingrass Liposuction is the surgical aspiration of fat from the subcutaneous plane leaving a more desirable body contour and a smooth transition between the suctioned and the…
Breast Reconstruction: Free Flap Techniques Maurice Y. Nahabedian INTRODUCTION The options for breast reconstruction following mastectomy continue to expand. Prosthetic devices and pedicled musculocutaneous flaps provide patients with good outcomes…
Congenital Anomalies of the Breast: Tuberous Breasts, Poland’s Syndrome, and Asymmetry Kenneth C. Shestak Stephen Alex Rottgers Lorelei J. Grunwaldt Derek Fletcher Angela Song Landfair GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS–THE PATIENT, THE FAMILY,…
Nipple Reconstruction Michael S. Beckenstein Nipple reconstruction is an essential component in the creation of an attractive breast. When viewing breasts, the eyes are drawn to the nipple-areola complexes. A…
Breast Reconstruction: Tram Flap Techniques James D. Namnoum INTRODUCTION The transverse rectus abdominis myocutaneous (TRAM) flap was introduced more than 30 years ago for breast reconstruction. Initially described by Holmstrom…
Breast Reconstruction: Prosthetic Techniques Joseph J. Disa Nima P. Patel The use of prosthetic devices for breast reconstruction began in the early 1960s with silicone gel-filled implants. Over the years,…
