Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery ›› 2009, Vol. 5 ›› Issue (1): 44-45.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2009.01.013

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Correction of Severe Nipple Inversion by Using Wedge-Shaped Dermal Corium and Glandular Tissue Flap

TANG Xinghui,YU Guozhong,MA Xiao   

  1. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Center of the Family Doctor;Sun Yat-sen University;Guangzhou 510080;China
  • Published:2020-07-23

Abstract: Objective To explore a new method for surgical treatment of severe inverted nipple in women. Methods Two opposite wedge-shaped dermal and glandular tissue flaps on both sides of the inverted nipple were designed within the range of areola. The triangular skin was de-epithelialized and two wedge-shaped dermal and glandular tissue flaps were created. The wedge-shaped dermal and glandular tissue flaps on both sides of the inverted nipple were reversed 180 degrees at the base to support the nipple and reduce th...

Key words: Nipple, Nipple inversion, Corium and glandular tissue flaps

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