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A nipple splint.

C De Lorenzi1, M J Halls

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary
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A new, low-cost nipple support splint is presented for maintaining corrected flat, depressed, or inverted nipples after surgery. This easily constructed device offers effective postoperative protection and support.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Medical Device Design

Background:

  • Flat, depressed, or inverted nipples can cause significant aesthetic and functional concerns.
  • Postoperative management is crucial for maintaining nipple correction and preventing relapse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an easily constructed and inexpensive splint for postoperative nipple support.
  • To detail the method of use for this novel nipple correction device.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a simple, cost-effective splint design.
  • Description of the application technique for postoperative nipple maintenance.

Main Results:

  • The described splint is easily constructed and inexpensive.
  • The splint effectively maintains corrected nipple positions postoperatively.

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Conclusions:

  • This novel splint offers a practical and affordable solution for managing corrected nipple deformities.
  • The described method provides effective postoperative protection for nipple correction surgeries.