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Semin Plast Surg 2004; 18(3): 203-210
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-831907
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Superomedial Pedicle Reduction with Short Scar

Scott L. Spear1 , Steven P. Davison1 , Ivan Ducic1
  • 1Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC
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19 August 2004 (online)

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Reduction mammaplasty combining a superomedial pedicle with a circumareolar/vertical pattern skin excision avoids an inferior pedicle that can interfere with vertical scar technique, yet it is flexible enough to allow for a short transverse skin excision. This technique is suitable for small to moderate-size reductions.

KEYWORDS

Vertical reduction - mammaplasty - superomedial pedicle - SPEAR technique

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