Mastopexy / augmentation

Abstract

Mastopexy either with or without augmentation provides the type of challenge in aesthetic breast surgery that can be altogether frightening to the new trainee and even give pause to the experienced practitioner. In general, the breast is changing in multiple dimensions and the patient's expectations are high. Frequently, any asymmetries, however minor, are persistently noted by the patient postoperatively as the patient often dwells upon her newly discovered shape. © 2008 Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg.