ArticleAesthetic plastic surgery2025
Compromised Nipple-Areola Complex Perfusion after Reduction Mammaplasty or Mastopexy: A Retrospective Evaluation of Different Treatments.
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- Prosthetic nipple areola complex reconstruction after breast reduction: a case report.Case reports in plastic surgery & hand surgery · 2026Article
- Off-Label Sildenafil Citrate as a Rescue Therapy for Areolar Venous Congestion Post-Breast Reduction: Case Series and Outcomes.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundNecrosis of the nipple-areolar complex (NAC) is a rare but devastating complication after reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy. Various approaches for improving compromised perfusion of the NAC have been described. However, detailed data on this topic in the literature is still scarce. The authors aim to share the experience, treatments and outcomes of their patient collective.
methodsAll patients treated at a single institution due to compromised NAC perfusion after reduction mammaplasty or mastopexy were included. A retrospective evaluation of the patient data using electronic medical records was performed. Intraoperative and postoperative treatments, as well as interventions, were examined.
resultsA total of 31 patients (35 NACs) were included. Mean age was 48 years, mean BMI 30.8 kg/m
conclusionsThis study represents the largest complication series in the literature. Preventing nipple necrosis due to breast reduction or mastopexy is crucial. If compromised perfusion of the NAC occurs, surgeons have various intraoperative or postoperative options available to improve circulation. Early recognition and prompt treatment are essential for the best possible outcome. Nipple necrosis can thus often be avoided. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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