title: Nipple reconstruction.
abstract: Creation of the nipple-areolar complex is the final and important component of the breast reconstruction process. Various techniques using a variety of local flaps are available. This article covers the pre- and postoperative care of the woman having nipple reconstruction, reviews the author's preferred techniques, discusses the use of supplemental materials for nipple augmentation, and comments on the common complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA. drnahabedian@aol.com
authors.forename: Maurice Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Nahabedian
mesh_terms: D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016462:Mammaplasty; D009558:Nipples / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013653:Tattooing