35 Free Nipple Graft Technique
10.1055/b-0040-176801 35 Free Nipple Graft TechniqueGlyn E. Jones Summary Free nipple grafts or nipple reconstruction reductions are rarely needed in clinical practice. They should only be used in patients with…
36 Outcomes and Reducing Complications in Breast Reduction
10.1055/b-0040-176802 36 Outcomes and Reducing Complications in Breast ReductionGlyn E. Jones Summary Breast reduction is a highly successful procedure but carries the potential for significant complications. This chapter outlines the…
34 Central Mound Inferior Pedicle Technique
10.1055/b-0040-176800 34 Central Mound Inferior Pedicle TechniqueGlyn E. Jones Summary The central mound inferior pedicle technique incorporates multiple perforators from the thoracoacromial and internal mammary source vessels. This technique preserves…
33 Superomedial Pedicle Technique with Inverted-T Closure (Wise Pattern)
10.1055/b-0040-176799 33 Superomedial Pedicle Technique with Inverted-T Closure (Wise Pattern)Eric Elwood and John Murray Summary The superomedial pedicle technique with inverted-T (Wise pattern) breast reduction is extremely versatile and is…
32 Superomedial Vertical Breast Reduction
10.1055/b-0040-176798 32 Superomedial Vertical Breast ReductionElizabeth J. Hall-Findlay Summary A true superomedial pedicle vertical breast reduction provides a breast with a good long-lasting shape. The inferior wedge principle avoids a…
27 Vertical Mastopexy Augmentation
10.1055/b-0040-176793 27 Vertical Mastopexy AugmentationGlyn E. Jones Summary This chapter provides a detailed overview of short scar vertical mastopexy augmentation which is the author’s favored approach to correcting mild-to-moderate ptosis…
28 The Wise Pattern Mastopexy Augmentation
10.1055/b-0040-176794 28 The Wise Pattern Mastopexy AugmentationCharalambos “Babis” Rammos Summary The Wise pattern augmentation mastopexy technique is used in the following cases: • Grade 2 or 3 ptosis, vertical and…
19 Managing Asymmetry and Congenital Anomalies
10.1055/b-0040-176785 19 Managing Asymmetry and Congenital AnomaliesCharalambos “Babis” Rammos Summary Breast asymmetry and congenital anomalies are distressing conditions that may have a significant impact on patient well-being, and the ability…
30 Breast Surgery after Massive Weight Loss
10.1055/b-0040-176796 30 Breast Surgery after Massive Weight LossJ. Peter Rubin and Joseph Michaels Summary This chapter covers key concepts and an effective surgical approach for severe changes in breast shape…
12 Implant Technology
10.1055/b-0040-176778 12 Implant TechnologyDennis C. Hammond and Ashley Chandler Summary The original design for a breast implant was inspired by the observation that the saline in a half-filled IV bag…
