Breast reduction for asymmetrical hypertrophy

Design details of reduction of asymmetrical hypertrophy of the breasts are discussed. The concepts apply to nearly any breast reduction technique, although here they are presented in the context of the inferior segment method, which we favor. Although most of these points may seem self-evident to th...

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Published inPlastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) Vol. 73; no. 6; p. 928
Main Authors Dowden, R V, Dinner, M I, Labandter, H P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1984
Subjects
Breast - abnormalities
Breast - surgery
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy
Surgery, Plastic - methods
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Summary:Design details of reduction of asymmetrical hypertrophy of the breasts are discussed. The concepts apply to nearly any breast reduction technique, although here they are presented in the context of the inferior segment method, which we favor. Although most of these points may seem self-evident to the experienced plastic surgeon, there has been little written about the details.
ISSN:0032-1052
1529-4242
DOI:10.1097/00006534-198406000-00013