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Is Electro-Cautery common place in Breast Reduction Mammoplasty, and can it cause damage to Breast tissue?

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Is Electro-Cautery a common tool in Breast Reduction Mammoplasty? Can it cause damage to breast tissue such as; Burns, Skin & Fat necrosis, Scars in the Upper and Inner & Outer quadrants, or the Upper Poles of the Breast? Should a Surgeon get the patients consent prior to surgery, or discuss any possible risks from using Electro-Cautery?

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