Mastopexy and Breast Reduction: Principles and Practice

This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of mastopexy and breast reduction, ranging from anatomy to the variety of procedures in mastopexy, mastopexy/breast reduction, and breast reduction, preoperative care, complications, breast tumors (benign and malignant), and medicolegal aspects. The vast array of information that is presented herein is without equal and makes this book a precious companion for students, residents and fellows, practicing cosmetic surgeons, and highly experienced plastic surgeons, cosmetic surgeons, general surgeons, and other subspecialists.

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Breast Anatomy.- Preoperative Consultation. – Freehand Marking Techniques.- Prediction of Breast Reduction Weight. – Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Women Undergoing Breast Reduction.- Mastopexy.- Principles.- Treatment of Pseudoptosis.- Varieties.- Combined Mastopexy and Breast Reduction.- Boustos’ Techniques of Periareolar Mastopexy.- Stromberg Techique.- Dermal Pursestring Reduction Mastopexy.- Short Inverted T Scar.- Mastopexy/Reduction and Augmentation Without Vertical Scar.- Vaser Liposuction.- Breast Reduction.- Principles.- The Use of Epipherine.- Choosing a Technique.- Double Dermal Keyhole Pattern.- Deepitheliazation.- A Specially Designed Ruler and Triangle.- Axillary Redcution Mammaplasty.- Pedicle Techniques.- Hazards.- Complications.- Breast Feeding.- Breast Reduction and Cancer.- Long-Term Efficacy, Morbidity and Patient Satisfaction.- Medical Legal Aspects.