Influence of Flap Thickness on Nipple Projection After Nipple Reconstruction Using a Modified Star Flap

Abstract

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Nipple–Areola Complex Reconstruction

“…In general, is advisable to build in the first place a nipple taller/bigger than the contralateral, since about 50% of projection is expected [ 5 , 17 , 61 ]. The local skin flap’s thickness influences the neo-nipple projection, as observed by Ishii et al [ 76 ].…”