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Deltoid Augmentation

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The authors focus on the treatment of deltoid hypoplasia. The basic anatomy of the region is described and preoperative marking, indications, and contraindications are discussed. The operative procedure is described as well as postoperative care and potential postoperative complications. Observed complications are described with the management of those complications.

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Chugay, N.V., Chugay, P.N., Shiffman, M.A. (2014). Deltoid Augmentation. In: Body Sculpting with Silicone Implants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-04957-1_9

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