NIPPLE AREOLAR RECONSTRUCTION

TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE A GOOD RESULT

Authors

  • Priscilla Sodré Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
  • Juan Sebastian Sanches Tobar Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
  • Roberto Vieira Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
  • Carlos Ricardo Chagas Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Keywords:

Nipple, mammaplasty, allografts, tattooing

Abstract

The nipple-areolar complex (NAC) reconstruction is the final touch in the reconstructive breast surgery, and it is very important for the patient’s psychological health and satisfaction. There are many described techniques, but the main issue is to maintain the NAC projection over the time. The local graft reconstruction together with tattooing are the most popular techniques. However, it is important to personalize the method taking into account the patient’s characteristics and the breast mound reconstruction to achieve good results. This article describes the reconstruction planning method, nipple and areolar reconstruction techniques using nipple sharing, local and autologous grafts and tattooing.

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Author Biography

Priscilla Sodré, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Department of Mastology, Postgraduate Medical School, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

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2018-04-02

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Sodré, P., Tobar, J. S. S., Vieira, R., & Chagas, C. R. (2018). NIPPLE AREOLAR RECONSTRUCTION: TECHNIQUES TO ACHIEVE A GOOD RESULT. Mastology, 28(2), 119–124. Retrieved from https://revistamastology.emnuvens.com.br/revista/article/view/553

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Vol. 28 No. 2 (2018)

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Review Articles

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