Nipple-sparing Mastectomy Optimizes Breast Reconstruction Outcomes

Nipple-sparing surgery calls for preservation of the nipple-areola complex as part of the breast skin, provided that the nipple-areola complex are not involved in the malignancy, yet it removes all of the remaining breast tissue within the skin. “As long as it is oncologically safe, more women should undergo nipple-sparing mastectomies,” says Dr. Chen, “but an eligible patient may be told she is not a candidate for nipple-sparing surgery if her breast surgeon does not feel comfortable performing the procedure.” says Dr. Chen, who is noted for her use of advanced techniques in maximizing patients’ medical and cosmetic outcomes. Click HERE for the full article.