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Breast reduction
Breast reduction surgery removes some of the tissue and skin from the breasts. This reshapes and lifts the breasts and reduces their size. It can also make the areola (the colored area around the nipple) smaller.
Current as of: September 20, 2023
Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff
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