Figure 2.

A 48-year-old patient underwent right mastectomy and implant reconstruction 5 years ago. After 1 year, the nipple is reconstructed using a cervical visor flap. (a) In these pre-operative images, we can see the loss of nipple projection; (b) Post-operative images at 12 months, note good nipple projection and minimal scar; (c) Intraoperative view: a purse-string suture is subsequently inserted and continued through all the incisions; (d) Intraoperative view: the purse-string suture is tied under moderate tension