Mastectomy incision placement has evolved into a science of its own.  Modern techniques now allow for complete preservation of the breast skin as well as the nipple areola in most circumstances, further improving surgical outcomes.

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The revolutionary nipple sparing mastectomy, pioneered at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, is a technique that maximizes cosmetic outcomes and provides a considerable psychological benefit. The cutting-edge procedure preserves the breast skin and nipple area while removing all or most of the underlying breast tissue. It is performed through a small incision below the nipple, allowing for a more natural looking reconstruction and avoiding additional scars on the breast. A nipple sparing mastectomy is performed in conjunction with the skin sparing mastectomy, and it must be accompanied by immediate breast reconstruction to fill the preserved skin envelope.

Women who may benefit most from a nipple sparing mastectomy include those who undergo breast removal as part of their cancer treatment and those who choose prophylactic mastectomies as a result of testing positive for the BRCA 1/2 genetic mutation.

It is important to note that a nipple sparing mastectomy, whether elective or necessary to treat breast cancer, will result in reduction or elimination of sensations in the nipple area. Although this is a concern for some women, most will find this after-effect acceptable when it comes to treatment or prevention. The main focus is on preserving your health and going on to lead a normal life.

Dr. Frank DellaCroce, Dr. Scott Sullivan and Dr. Christopher Trahan, at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery, pioneered the nipple sparing mastectomy. They are international leaders in all breast cancer surgery options and have performed over 4000 breast reconstruction procedures on women facing breast cancer.

Read more about the history of nipple sparing mastectomy.

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Frank DellaCroce M.D., Scott Sullivan M.D. and  Christopher Trahan M.D. at the Center for Restorative Breast Surgery are international leaders in breast cancer reconstruction surgery options, pioneering groundbreaking procedures including:

• Immediate Breast Reconstruction
• DIEP I
• DIEP II
• Stacked Flap
• BODY LIFT Flap^SM
• Nipple Sparing Mastectomy

They have performed over 4000 Breast Reconstruction procedures on women facing breast cancer.