title: Mammaplasty with a single, vertical, superiorly-based pedicle to support the nipple-areola.
abstract: We present our technique for mammaplasty, using a vertical, single-pedicled, flap with a superior base. The procedure is simple, and it allows final determination of the areola and nipple location after the newly shaped and positioned mound is closed.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*