Areolar reconstruction using eyelid skin

• Published in: Revista Brasileira de cirurgia plástica Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 477 - 484
• Main Authors: Jaimovich, Carlos Alberto, Figueiredo, João Paulo, Marrou, Walter, Verbicario, João Paulo
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica 01.12.2019
• Subjects: breast; eyelids; nipples; reconstruction; skin
• ISSN: 2177-1235; 1983-5175; 2177-1235
• DOI: 10.5935/2177-1235.2019RBCP0227

Introduction: Breast cancer is currently the second most common neoplasm among women who undergo clinical treatments and breast-mutilating surgeries. Having beautiful and harmonious breasts is a legitimate right, so the concept of reconstructing the breast and nipple-areolar complex becomes important in femalew social reinsertion. This study aimed to present an effective technique of areolar reconstruction using free bilateral eyelid skin grafts and demonstrate its effectiveness through photographic results, comparison with previously described techniques, and patient satisfaction questionnaires. Results: The authors retrospectively evaluated 50 patients who underwent areolar reconstruction with eyelid skin grafts and other techniques performed by a single senior surgeon. Patients who underwent eyelid skin graft surgery did not achieve significantly different results from those who underwent other reconstruction techniques. Patients who underwent areola surgeries reported good satisfaction. Conclusion: The study revealed low complication rates and demonstrated that the use of eyelid skin is a good therapeutic option for areolar reconstruction.