title: A new method for prophylactic mastectomy, reduction mammaplasty, and mastopexy.
abstract: A procedure is described for reduction mammaplasty, mastopexy, and prophylactic mastectomy, which utilizes an inferiorly based flap. This flap is either dermal or dermal-glandular. It is coupled with a superior-based derme of performance, and reproducible pleasing appearance have been attained.
mesh_terms: D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000379:methods*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012828:Silicones; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods; D013524:Surgical Flaps
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones