Scar-free technique for inverted-nipple correction.

Area of Science:

• Plastic Surgery
• Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

• Inverted nipples cause aesthetic, functional, and psychological distress.
• Existing triangular areolar dermal flap methods can lead to visible scarring or areola deformation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce and evaluate a novel surgical technique for correcting inverted nipples.
• To address the limitation of visible scarring associated with previous flap-based methods.

Main Methods:

• A new technique utilizing two triangular dermal flaps elevated beneath the areolar skin was developed.
• This method avoids involving the areolar skin, thereby preventing visible scarring.
• The technique was applied to correct 87 inverted nipples in 46 patients.

Main Results:

• The procedure resulted in no reported complications or recurrences.
• Postoperative scars were nearly invisible, leading to high patient satisfaction.
• The technique proved effective for moderate to severe cases of inverted nipples.

Conclusions:

• The described technique is a straightforward and reliable method for correcting inverted nipples.
• It effectively overcomes the issue of visible scarring on the areola.
• This approach is particularly beneficial for treating moderately to severely inverted nipples.