
pmid: 17307077
Creation of the nipple-areolar complex is the final and important component of the breast reconstruction process. Various techniques using a variety of local flaps are available. This article covers the pre- and postoperative care of the woman having nipple reconstruction, reviews the author's preferred techniques, discusses the use of supplemental materials for nipple augmentation, and comments on the common complications.
Postoperative Care, Tattooing, Mammaplasty, Nipples, Preoperative Care, Humans, Breast Neoplasms, Female
Postoperative Care, Tattooing, Mammaplasty, Nipples, Preoperative Care, Humans, Breast Neoplasms, Female
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