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ArticleBreast care (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Macroareolar Changes following Periareolar Mastopexy: A Postoperative Assessment.

Therese Peter, Konstantin C Koban, Denis Ehrl, Nadia Harbeck, Steffen Kahlert, Carolin Luczak, Johannes Schmid, Rachel Wuerstlein, Friederike Hagemann

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Article in Breast care (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Therese PeterBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Konstantin C KobanDepartment Hand, Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Denis EhrlClinic for Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery, Hospital Nuremberg, Nuremberg, Germany.
Nadia HarbeckBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Steffen KahlertBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Carolin LuczakBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Johannes SchmidBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Rachel WuerstleinBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.
Friederike HagemannBreast Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and CCC Munich, LMU University Hospital Munich, Munich, Germany.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Breast-conserving therapy (BCT) combined with periareolar mastopexy aims to optimize oncological safety and aesthetic outcomes. One known complication is postoperative enlargement of the nipple-areola complex (NAC), which may affect patient satisfaction. This study investigates the frequency and extent of NAC changes following BCT and radiotherapy, using both conventional and three-dimensional imaging for objective measurement. Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 50 women who underwent BCT with periareolar mastopexy and adjuvant radiotherapy between 2019 and 2023. Standardized postoperative assessments were performed ≥6 months after surgery and ≥4 months after radiotherapy. NAC diameters were measured using 3D surface imaging and conventional 2D photographs. Patient-reported satisfaction was assessed using the Breast-Q™ BCT module. Results: A statistically significant enlargement of the NAC was observed on the operated side. Horizontal diameter increased by 4.4 mm ( Conclusion: NAC enlargement is a measurable postoperative change following periareolar mastopexy in the context of BCT and radiotherapy. These findings highlight the relevance of realistic preoperative counseling and planning. While 3D imaging was used exclusively postoperatively, it offers a reproducible tool for outcome evaluation. Future studies should aim to include preoperative baseline data and prospective quality-of-life assessments.

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3D surface imagingBreast-conserving therapyNipple-areolar-complex diameterOncoplastic breast conserving surgeryPeriareolar mastopexy

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PMID41244620
PMCPMC12618041

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