Nipple reduction - An adjunct to augmentation mammaplasty.
Nipple hypertrophy is an occasional deformity in Asians and a rare one in Caucasians. Lately, it has been showing up more often in plastic surgeons' offices across North America and elsewhere, owing to the influx of Asian immigration worldwide, as well as to the rising interest in esthetic surgery among Asian communities.A simplified technique for nipple reduction is described herein. It is very easy to execute, delivers accurate results and is extremely safe. It tackles both the excessive 'projection' and the less frequent excessive 'width' of the nipple. It may be used separately or incorporated as an adjunct to mammary augmentation or mastopexy. Excellent esthetic results are obtained, while both the nipple innervation and its lactiferous ducts are preserved. The patient's and surgeon's satisfaction is high.
Fanous
Nabil
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The Canadian Institute of Cosmetic Surgery, Montreal;
Tawile
Carolyne
C
Fanous
Amanda
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