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and secondary cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries with support. Also I would like to thank all the contributors who
very good results. were able to share their experience and work with us in this
special issue.
We have a range of breast reconstruction procedures at our
disposal today. Breast reconstruction can be achieved using Last but not the least, I am very thankful to my dear
autologous breast tissue as pedicle flaps with or without friend and mentor, Dr. Thomas Biggs, who has supported,
implants or free tissue transfers with a variety of options. encouraged and guided me through my early formative days
The most popular being perforators based free tissue of article writings, presentations and teaching. He has been
transfers. Skin sparing mastectomy can also be combined a source of inspiration and strength.
with acellular dermal matrix that has given a new dimension
and scope to the oncological breast reconstruction. Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
As the Editor of Special Issue on Aesthetic Surgery of Breast,
I would also like to thank the editorial team of Plastic and Conflicts of interest
Aesthetic Research for the invitation and for their consistent There are no conflicts of interest.
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