Brachioplasty and axillary restoration.
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چکیده
The authors recommend this brachioplasty technique for patients who have lost a significant amount of weight. The sinusoidal-shaped scar helps to avoid problems such as linear scar contracture, wound tension, and widened or hypertrophic scars.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Aesthetic surgery journal
دوره 24 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004