In the early 1980's, the MOUFARRÈGE mammoplasty revolutionized breast reduction philosophy.

Up until then surgeons strived to reduce breast volume while keeping the areola and nipple "alive" by means of a fragile link or "bridge" carrying arteries and veins; the MOUFARRÈGE mammoplasty offers the unique advantage of being able to keep the entire nipple complex in cohesiveness with the rest of the gland. No more is the nipple an image but a vascular organ capable of reacting to stimulation by contracting itsellf, retaining its own erogenous sensitiveness and allowing breast feeding without any restriction. 

Being free from old technical restraints, the breast acquires it's most harmonious and attractive form because incisions have become shorter and shorter, thus much less obvious. The classical boat anchor incision is to be absolutely rejected in favour of an incision encircling the areola, a vertical one from the areola to the breast fold, and a very short horizontal one in the fold which, in most cases, will be no longer than 5 cm (2 inches).

Depending on the case the incision will be one of the three figures: 

mild ptosis, medium ptosis and severe ptosis

.

In conclusion, breast surgery is of great assistance both functionally and aesthetically; it's success remains dependent on a certain number of factors such as age, type of skin, the technique used, the general state of health of the patient, her habits (smoking, etc.). The MOUFARRÈGE mammoplasty technique brought about refinement and elegant solutions to old technical problems and stumbling blocks.

Further info on this procedure by Dr. Moufarrège can be found at