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Patient perspectives on nipple-areola complex micropigmentation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Background:
Micropigmentation is a well-recognised option for nipple-areola complex reconstruction, as part of the breast reconstruction pathway for patients following mastectomy. As a part of delayed breast reconstruction, this treatment was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aims:
To assess the views of patients regarding micropigmentation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether their attitudes to seeking out this part of the reconstructive journey had been altered.
Methods:
A questionnaire undertaken with 53 patients between August & September 2020 attending the Micropigmentation clinic.
Findings:
81.1% of patients reported COVID-19 had not impacted their decision, with a similar proportion happy to proceed with the treatment at the time of questioning.
Conclusions:
The results highlight the importance of nipple-areola complex to our patients' reconstructive journey.
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