“We have produced this manual with the purpose of demonstrating, in a simple and intuitive way, the cosmetic breast surgery techniques that we believe are the most valid. This book has therefore been organized in an essential and practical way and any direct historical-bibliographical reference has been purposely avoided. Some basic stages of the various operations have been intentionally repeated in several chapters (for example, those concerning anesthesiological techniques, although proposed in alternative ways), so that readers can always find the complete solution to the case that interests them without having to flick from one part of the book to another for specific details. From time to time, in order not to be boring we have dwelled upon a particular technical aspect and have overlooked others. In short, the style is the same as in a cookery book where the “recipes” are the operations and the “dish” is…the patient!.” Giovanni Botti