T e Breast: T e center of emotional attraction, the source of nourishment, and means of seduction are some of the many possible de? nitions of this precious feminine attribute. Since ancient times, the female breast has had an important role for women and society in general. It is up to art to glorify it and it is the artist's job to ? nd an ideal shape for it. Works of art survive as testimony to the evolution and transformation of the breast. Since prehistoric times, the cult of the Great Mother has settled in this place. T e breast thus becomes the focus of the renewal of life and its cycles. It is the symbol of fertility and abundance and symbolizes life's renewal. T e breast then is the center of the magical, wonderful forces that rule the world. T e numerous statuettes typically with ample bosoms and emphasizing sexual organs testify to the powerful role that women played in the Egyptian, Minoan, Syrian, and Mesopotamian cultures. When the masculine e- ment prevailed over the feminine, the breast became the creative principle of the u- verse. T e Great Mother became the wife or the daughter. T e breast was no longer a magical place. T e statuettes were certainly feminine but they were not known for their beauty. Images of a marked yet less powerful sensuality were created instead.

Breast Anatomy

Mammary Anatomy
Preoperative
Preoperative Consultation
The Sitting, Oblique, Supine (SOS) Marking Technique for Mastopexy and Breast Reduction
Prediction of Weight in Breast Reduction Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Women Undergoing Breast Reduction
Extent of Symptoms Preoperatively and Success of Breast Reduction for Symptomatic Macromastia: Personal Experiences
Mammograms in Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Mastopexy
History of Mastopexy
Principles of Mastopexy
Treatment of Pseudoptosis
Crescent Mastopexy
Benelli Concentric Mastopexy
Short Scar Mastopexy with Flap Transposition: The Concept of the Biological Implant in Cosmetic Breast Surgery
Double Flap Technique: An Alternative Mastopexy Approach
The Triple-Flap Interposition Mammaplasty
"Flip-Flap" Mastopexy and Breast Reduction
L-Wing Superior Pedicle Vertical Scar Mammaplasty
Fascial Suspension Mastopexy
Internal Mastopexy
Combined Mastopexy/Augmentation
Breast Augmentation and Mastopexy: How to Select and Perform the Techniques Minimizing Complications
Vaser®-Assisted Breast Reduction and Mastopexy
Periareolar Mammaplasty for the Treatment of Gynecomastia with Breast Ptosis
Mastopexy Complications
Combined Mastopexy and Breast Reduction
Boustos' Technique of Periareolar Mastopexy and Breast Reduction
Dermal Purse String Reduction Mastopexy
Breast Reduction/Mastopexy with Short Inverted T Scar
Regnault B Mastopexy: A Versatile Approach to Breast Lifting and Reduction
Mastopexy/Reduction and Augmentation without Vertical Scar
Breast Reduction and Mastopexy with Vaser in Male Breast Hypertrophy
Breast Reduction
History of Breast Reduction
Principles of Breast Reduction Surgery
The Use of Epinephrine in Breast Surgery
Choosing aTechnique in Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction Techniques and Outcomes
Breast Reduction Algorithm Using TTM Chart
Template-Goniometer for Marking the Wise Keyhole Pattern of Reduction Mammaplasty
Individualized Wise Keyhole Pattern: An Aid in Reduction Mammaplasty of the Asymmetric Breasts
Double Dermal Keyhole Pattern
Deepithelialization in Breast Reduction: A Simple Technique
A Specially Designed Ruler and a Triangular Suture to Simplify Reduction Mammaplasty
Endoscopic Mastopexy and Breast Reduction
Reduction Mammoplasty: The Use of Contact Tip ND:YAG Laser
Axillary Reduction Mammaplasty
Periareolar Mammaplasty with Transposition of Flaps
Inverted Keel Resection Breast Reduction
Superior Vertical Dermal Pedicle for the Nipple-Areola
Liposuction and Superior Pedicle
Superior Medial Pedicle Breast Reduction and Auto Augmentation
Reduction Mammoplasty with the Supero-Lateral Dermoglandular Pedicle Technique
Superior-Medial Pedicle Technique for Large Breast Reduction
The Central Mound Technique for Reduction Mammaplasty
Central Mound Technique for Breast Reduction
The Robbins Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammaplasty
Modification of the Inferior Pedicle Technique
Short Scar Periareolar Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammaplasty
Reduction Mammaplasty Using Inferior Pedicle Technique Combined with Dermal Suspension
Mckissock Bipedicle Breast Reduction
Strömbeck Technique
Medial and Inferior Bipedicle Breast Reduction for Gigantomastia and Mammary Hypertrophy
Modified Biesenberger Dual Pedicle Technique of Breast Reduction
Mammaplasty with a Circular Folded Pedicle Technique
The Modified Robertson Reduction Mammaplasty
"Owl" Incision Technique Reduction Mammaplasty
Regnault B Technique
Vertical (Lejour)Breast Reduction
Liposuction and Vertical Breast Reduction
The Circumvertical Reduction Mammaplasty
Eliminating the Vertical Scar in Breast Reduction
The Bipolar Technique: Short Inframammary Scar Mammaplasty
Breast Shaping by an Isolated Tissue Flap
Free Nipple Areolar Graft Reduction Mammaplasty
Liposuction Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction with Ultrasound-Assisted Liposuction
Vaser-Assisted Breast Reduction
Complications of Breast Reduction and Mastopexy
Complications of Breast Reduction
Late Sequelae of Breast Reduction
Breast Feeding After Breast Reduction
Alteration of Nipple and Areola Sensitivity by Reduction Mammaplasty
Prevention of the Inverted Teardrop Areola Following Mammaplasty
Prevention of Teardrop Areola and Increasing Areola Projection in Inferior Pedicle Reduction Mammoplasty
Correction of the High-Riding Nipple After Breast Reduction
Zigzag Glanduloplasty to Reduce Flatness of Lower Pole of Breast Following Breast Reduction
Recurrent Deformities after Breast Reduction and Mastopexy
Recurrent Mammary Hyperplasia
Repeat Reduction Mammaplasty
Breast Reduction and Cancer in the Gland Remnant
Breast Cancer and Reduction Mammoplasty
Skin Circulation in the Nipple After Bipedicle Dermal Flap Reduction
Complications in Augmentation Mastopexy
Miscellaneous
Medical Legal Aspects
Editor's Commentary.