Herniated areolar complex.
A method of repair is presented for correction of both the abnormally enlarged nipple-areolar complex with herniation of breast tissue through a dilated and enlarged areola, and of enlarged areolae following pregnancy. A simultaneous augmentation mammaplasty can be performed when indicated. The deep double-layered closure reduces tension on the areolar suture line and minimizes postoperative enlargement of the reconstructed areola.
D001940:Breast / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*