Why do you mark the patient standing up prior to Breast Reduction Surgery?

January 6, 2014
Asked By:smaller34

Why do you mark the patient standing up instead of laying down, prior to Inferior Pedicle Wise Pattern Breast Reduction Mammoplasty? Does it matter whether your laying on your back or are in a standing position when your being marked pre surgery? Or is it not that big of a deal, cause if your Surgeon's Board Certified, he is so skilled he can mark you in any position.

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January 8, 2014

Answer: Marking for Breast Reduction

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBABoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 8, 2014

Answer: Marking breasts before breast reduction surgery

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January 9, 2014

Answer: Markings

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January 9, 2014

Answer: Markings

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