Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 60, Issue 2 , Pages 215-216 , February 2007

A helpful tip to reduce the incidence of possible implant contamination and capsule formation in breast augmentation

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PII: S1748-6815(06)00361-5

doi: 10.1016/j.bjps.2006.04.012

Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery
Volume 60, Issue 2 , Pages 215-216 , February 2007

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