Mammoplasty is a common surgical procedure to change the size of the breasts. Although more often people hear about breast enlargement (breast augmentation), more than half of the mammoplasties are done to decrease the size of the breast (breast reduction). Mammoplasty may also be done when the breasts are markedly different in size.
Review date: 12/2/2005
Reviewed by: Thomas T. Jeneby, M.D., The Plastic and Cosmetic Center of South Texas, San Antonio, TX. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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