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Some remarks on breast reduction by the “B” technique

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The main disadvantage of the popular techniques for breast reduction are the scars left around the breasts. We present our experience with the “B” technique for breast reduction, which creates a much smaller size scar that is well hidden under the brassiere. Our conclusion is that the “B” technique is the method of choice for most breast reductions.

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Ben-Hur, N., Golan, J. Some remarks on breast reduction by the “B” technique. Aesth. Plast. Surg. 3, 283–287 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01577867

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