nipple reconstruction
Last reviewed 01/2018
The nipple can be reconstructed by a number of means:
- skin graft from:
- excess skin from another part of breast
- groin
- elevation and 'tubing' of the skin in the centre of the breast mound with undermining of the surrounding skin so that it can be drawn in to cover the defect
- colouration of the skin at the centre of the breast mound:
- tattooing
- laser treatment
None of these techniques are ideal. Some women prefer the option of a custom-made prosthesis that can be stuck on to the front of the breast.