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C R Balch

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The central mound technique for reduction mammaplasty.

The principle of this technique is the draping of medial and lateral skin flaps around a central breast mound. Nipple-areola viability does not depend on a dermal pedicle, but on the parenchymal circulation. The resection of breast tissue is primarily inferior. Contour is determined by the amount of medial and lateral resection. This design reduces the tendency for postoperative ptosis and superior nipple-areola tilt. Operating time and raw surface area are reduced. Therefore, postoperative morbidity is lower.

Breast↗

A transaxillary incision for gynecomastia.

The transaxillary approach for excision of gynecomastia has been used in 7 patients, with good results. The lack of any visible scar on the chest is a worthwhile advantage.

Adolescent↗