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Breast augmentation - series—Procedure, part 2

Procedure, part 2

Overview

The implant may be placed beneath the pectoralis muscle and the breast tissue.

Review Date 1/9/2023

Updated by: David A. Lickstein, MD, FACS, specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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