by Ruffolo, Alexis M.; Bruce, William J.; Daugherty, Timothy
H. F.; Lee, Jason; Sommer, Nicole Z.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: October 2021
- Volume 148 - Issue 4 - p 737-746
Summary: Three-dimensional nipple-areola complex tattooing
has previously been described as an alternative to surgical reconstruction
using local flaps and grafts. This technique offers patients an option that can
achieve aesthetically pleasing results without a donor site, changes in
projection over time, or additional scarring. Plastic surgeons may be limited
in their ability to create a realistic-appearing nipple-areola complex because
of limited experience with basic tattooing techniques and unfamiliarity with
the artistic principles of light and shadow required to create depth on a
two-dimensional surface. Consistent results can be achieved with attention to
the technical pearls discussed in this article.
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