With ‘batwing’ mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

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With ‘batwing’ mastopexy, more women can undergo nipple-sparing mastectomy

Nipple-sparing techniques can provide better outcomes for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy—but due to complication risks, these approaches are often not offered to women with sagging or larger breasts. For this group of patients, a “batwing” incision may provide a safer option to nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM), reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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