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Submammary Breast Augmentation: Axillary Approach

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Potential benefits of endoscopic procedures in breast augmentation are: minimal incisions and less scars with the remote technical approach.1 Other disciplines, such as thoracic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, orthopedics, and othorrinolaryngology have increased their expertise in this field.

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Chajchir, A. (1996). Submammary Breast Augmentation: Axillary Approach. In: Ramirez, O.M., Daniel, R.K. (eds) Endoscopic Plastic Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2328-3_17

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