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Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery 6/2005

01-12-2005 | Innovative Techniques

A Simple Method for Determining the Breast Implant Size in Augmentation Mammaplasty

Authors: Dimitrios D. Dionyssiou, M.D., Efterpi C. Demiri, M.D., John A. Davison, F.R.C.S (Plast)

Published in: Aesthetic Plastic Surgery | Issue 6/2005

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Abstract

The authors describe a modified method for determining the size of implants in augmentation mammaplasty. Preoperatively, 35 women filled their brassieres with rice bags and expressed their opinion and wishes. Postoperatively, all of them were satisfied with their new breasts.
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Metadata
Title
A Simple Method for Determining the Breast Implant Size in Augmentation Mammaplasty
Authors
Dimitrios D. Dionyssiou, M.D.
Efterpi C. Demiri, M.D.
John A. Davison, F.R.C.S (Plast)
Publication date
01-12-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery / Issue 6/2005
Print ISSN: 0364-216X
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5241
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-005-0103-3

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