Tests and treatments
Nipple reconstruction
What is it?
Approximately three months after the breast reconstruction, the new nipple can be reconstructed using a small flap plasty under local anaesthetic. Once the nipple is fully healed, both it and the areola are tattooed to achieve a natural-looking result.
Centres and specialist areas
Breast Centre
Breast Clinic, care programme, breast cancer, breast surgery
Integrated Cancer Centre in Ghent
Integrated Cancer Centre in Ghent
Latest publication date: 05/02/2021
Supervising author: Dr Elzo Kraemer Ximena