The incidence of breast cancer in Japan has been gradually increasing (1, 2). Although the age at which women are most susceptible to breast cancer is lower than that for other cancers (3), the 5-year posttreatment survival rate in breast cancer is favorable in comparison to that in many other cancers. Thus, the prognosis of patients with breast cancer is relatively good. Therefore, patients’ p...

This text is a single author’s publication based upon her recollection and analysis of her 27 years of solo private practice as a wellrecognized and successful breast surgeon. The book is divided into two parts, Part I: Concepts and Principles, and Part II: Technique. Part I includes 4 chapters with the following titles: 1. Breast Analysis and Clinical Concepts, 2. Applied Anatomy: Key Concepts...

BACKGROUND Clinical data concerning potential risks and benefits associated with the use of high- and extra high-profile breast implants are lacking. OBJECTIVES The authors assess the risk of adverse events (AE) with high- and extra high-profile breast implants compared with low- to moderate-profile breast implants in patients enrolled in long-term clinical studies. METHODS Relative risks (...

The current approach to breast reconstruction remains largely subjective and is based on physical examination and visual-estimates of breast size. Thus, the overall success of breast reconstruction is limited by the inability of plastic surgeons to objectively assess breast volume and shape, which may result in suboptimal outcomes. A potential solution to this obstacle may be three-dimensional ...