Case series reveals successful treatment of supernumerary breasts in the axillary region, highlighting the roles of liposuction and mastectomy.
Supernumerary breasts are a rare congenital malformation that can cause physical and psychological problems such as pain, infection, bleeding and aesthetic discomfort. In this article, we present a series of cases with bilateral axillary supernumerary breasts who were treated with liposuction and mastectomy, with satisfactory results. We also discuss the different surgical techniques available for the treatment of supernumerary breasts and their respective advantages and disadvantages.
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