Our researchers have developed a method of elevating and positioning the nipple/nipple-areolar complex of a patient after unilateral or bilateral NSM or SSM. The method utilizes a hydrocolloid dressing placed over the patient’s breasts which allows the afflicted breast skin and tissue to heal safely, thus permitting the patient's nipple to be positioned in the desired location. The inverted V design of the hydrocolloid bra can be used for more precise control over nipple positioning. This device reduces the need for intraoperative fill and acellular dermal matrix (ADM) post-surgery, therefore reducing the chances of necrotic complications.
An Illustrated Depiction of the Hydrocolloid Bra