A Practical Way for Nipple-Areola Complex Reshaping in Circumareolar Reduction of Gynecomastia

A Practical Way for Nipple-Areola Complex Reshaping in Circumareolar Reduction of Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia correction is the most common breast surgery in males. Surgical reduction is indicated in Grade IIB and Grade III gynecomastia in Simon’s classification. A circumareolar incision may chosen according to skin and areolar excess. Achieving a symmetrical nipple-areola complex is one of the major goals of the reduction surgery. The average areola diameter of males is measured as 2.67– ...

Commentary on: Nipple areola reconstructing reduction mammaplasty.

Usefulness of Free Nipple-Areola Complex Graft for Nipple Malposition after Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

Purpose: This article identifies the advantage and disadvantage of a free nipple areola complex graft (FNACG) for nipple malposition which resulted from tissue-expander insertion and subsequently replaced with an implant after nipple sparing mastectomy (NSM). Methods: The subjects were three such patients treated using FNACG and who were followed up for at least one year postoperatively. The su...

Marking the position of the nipple-areola complex for mastopexy and breast reduction surgery.

In the analysis of plastic surgery of the breast, in addition to size, form, and symmetry, the appropriate position of the nipple areola has the greatest influence on our aesthetic assessment. The position of the nipple defines the point of highest projection and is a reference point for orientation during the removal of the parenchyma and skin. The static methods used for marking the location ...

Temporary Areolar Demarcation for Nipple-areola Complex Reconstruction

We have described a surgical method that enhances the visual aesthetic outcome of the areola periphery in nipple-areola complex reconstruction. This technique is performed immediately following closure of the nipple flap. The created areolar outline can aid the tattoo artist and may result in a more natural-appearing areola periphery than tattooing methods alone.