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Breast Augmentation

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One of the most constant requests from patients planning breast augmentation is the normal appearance of the new breast. Size of the breast has always been “a normal size please” for every individual when searching for breast augmentation. Cup for the bra size is a constant question, and every patient has to define her own size or the desired one. The various incisions are discussed and the procedures described. Possible complications are also described.

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  1. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Universidad del Valle, Bogota, DC, Colombia, S.A

    Lina Valero De Pedroza

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    Melvin A. Shiffman

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    Alberto Di Giuseppe

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De Pedroza, L.V. (2013). Breast Augmentation. In: Shiffman, M., Di Giuseppe, A. (eds) Cosmetic Surgery. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21837-8_35

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