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Inverted nipples correction with glandular retropapillar flap: demonstration of a technique

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Inverted nipples constitutes functional and esthetic problems, generating frustration in women regarding breastfeeding and reduced self-esteem and self-efficacy in appearance. Many techniques for surgical correction have already been described. Most use dermal patches of the areola alone or associated with sutures that fit in the base of the papilla. Description of technique for correction of inverted nipple through a series of bilateral or unilateral cases. The surgery presents adequate projection of the nipple, sensitivity and functionality is preserved, and satisfaction with the postoperative result. This study demonstrates an easily reproduced technique that spares local tissue, using a small incision and mobilizes sufficient volume to project the papilla, without deforming the areola.

Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study

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Authors would like to thank Craig Parviz Mehjou MSc, BSc and Zayd Al-Khafaji for reviewing the manuscript.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FAMEMA), São Paulo, Brazil

    Hélio de Rezende Paoliello Jr, Ary Santos Silva, Fernanda Saturnino Cardoso & Willy Andre Campos

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Correspondence to Ary Santos Silva.

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H. R. Paoliello Júnior, A. S Silva, F. S. Cardoso, and W. A. Campos declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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The principles of the revised Declaration of Helsinki [9] were respected, as well as Resolution 466/12 of the Brazilian National Health Council [10] and the study approved by Ethics Committee of Faculdade de Medicina de Marília (FAMEMA), São Paulo, Brazil.

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de Rezende Paoliello, H., Silva, A.S., Cardoso, F.S. et al. Inverted nipples correction with glandular retropapillar flap: demonstration of a technique. Eur J Plast Surg 42, 85–90 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-018-1458-4

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