title: Simple technique for inverted nipple correction.
abstract: Several different techniques have been developed and currently are in use for correction of the inverted nipple. The diversity of techniques indicates the lack of a good, sustainable, and durable solution for this quite common problem. This report discusses a new technique in which two flaps are inserted beneath the nipple through a small tunnel. The advantages of this procedure are its simplicity, the creation of a durable support for the nipple, and the lack of transverse scars in the areola surrounding the nipple. The follow-up period up to 4 years for 11 patients (18 nipples) demonstrates the validity of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery and Monash University, 253 Wattletree Road, 3144, Malvern, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: Morris
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ritz
authors.forename: Ram
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Silfen
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: Graeme
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Southwick
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty / Q000379:methods*; D009558:Nipples / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D016896:Treatment Outcome