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Understanding the anatomy of the fascial and ligamentous structures of the breast is important in both aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Several structures have been identified that play a significant role in the aesthetic qualities and support of the breast warranting consideration in the context of breast reconstruction.

The authors performed a systematic review of anatomical, clinical, histologic, and radiologic studies that have described, characterized, and named these structures.

The authors have summarized and critically appraised prior research to clarify and define the key fascial structures of the breast, their anatomical function, and their clinical significance in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Through their review, six distinct breast fascial structures were encountered consistently in the literature. The authors have organized them into intraglandular and extraglandular structures and have reviewed their significance in the context of reconstructive breast surgery.