Mammaplasty with retention of a lower central breast segment.

This method of mammaplasty is based on the use of a lower central segment of breast tissue and thus differs from the inferior dermal pedicle techniques both in philosophy and execution. It uses breast tissue rather than skin tension to determine form and retains the anatomical integrity of gland-duct units and their connection with the nipple surface, as well as the essential innervation and blood supply of a normal breast. The method is applicable to both reduction and/or repositioning of the breasts.