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John L Lelli1, Derek A Rapp1, Ewa Komorowska-Timek1
1Michigan State University School of Medicine, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Grand Rapids Medical Education Partners/Michigan State University School of Medicine, Grand Rapids, Mich.; and Advanced Plastic Surgery, Grand Rapids, Mich.
Abstract:
We have described a surgical method that enhances the visual aesthetic outcome of the areola periphery in nipple-areola complex reconstruction. This technique is performed immediately following closure of the nipple flap. The created areolar outline can aid the tattoo artist and may result in a more natural-appearing areola periphery than tattooing methods alone.

