The tailor-tack mastopexy.

A simple method of dermal mastopexy is described which eliminates the need for patterns or complex preoperative measurements. The breast is shaped with the patient in the semi-sitting position after she is under anesthesia (local or general). The surgeon then has the chance to view the finished product before the cutting surgery beings. This method helps to eliminate errors in the nipple-areolar placement, and will be particularly helpful to the surgeon whose experience in mastopexy is limited.