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Breast reduction (mammoplasty) - series: Procedure

 Procedure

Breast reduction (mammoplasty) - series
Illustrations:

  • Indications
  • Incisions
  • Procedure
  • Results

    • Incisions are made along the natural creases in the breast and around the dark pink skin surrounding the nipple (areola). A keyhole-shaped incision above the areola is also made to define the new location of the nipple. Skin is then removed from the lower section of the breast. The areola, nipple, and underlying breast tissue are moved up to a higher position. The nipple is moved and incisions are closed with stitches (sutures).

    Update Date: 10/19/2007

    Updated by: Hebe Molmenti, M.D., Ph.D., Private Practice specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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