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The universal dermal mastopexy: a simple way of planning the operation

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The objective of mastopexy is improvement of breast form. Mastopexy procedures are therefore more selective than those for reduction mammaplasty. A simple and reliable operative technique for correction of ptotic breasts is presented. The advantage of this technique offers an alternative to augmentation mammaplasty.

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Ohlsén, L. The universal dermal mastopexy: a simple way of planning the operation. Eur J Plast Surg 27, 68–76 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-003-0582-x

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