Nipple sparing mastectomy and reconstruction in New Jersey
Nipple sparing mastectomy NJ Traditionally the mastectomy included the nipple because the nipple is part of the breast and the milk ducts continue into the nipple. Recently it has been shown that when the tumor is small and far from the nipple, saving the nipple is possible and does not change the prognosis. Because the nipple is such an important part of the breast, saving it reduces the psychological impact of the mastectomy and makes the procedure more acceptable to women. With the great advances in breast reconstruction, today it is possible to create a breast that looks natural and [...]