The superomedial dermal pedicle for nipple transposition.
A new method for nipple transposition employing a superomedial dermal pedicle is described for use in reduction mammaplasty and dermal mastopexy. The advantages include superior mobility, viability, sensation and normal appearing nipples and areolae.
D001940:Breast / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008833:Microcirculation; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000379:methods*