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.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4560223 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000461 | DOI Listing |
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