Patient perspectives on nipple-areola complex micropigmentation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
; 75(8): 2831-2870, 2022 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1906808
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Micropigmentation is a well-recognised option for nipple-areola complex reconstruction, as part of the breast reconstruction pathway for patients following mastectomy. As a part of delayed breast reconstruction, this treatment was put on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic.AIMS:
To assess the views of patients regarding micropigmentation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether their attitudes to seeking out this part of the reconstructive journey had been altered.METHODS:
A questionnaire undertaken with 53 patients between August & September 2020 attending the Micropigmentation clinic.FINDINGS:
81.1% of patients reported COVID-19 had not impacted their decision, with a similar proportion happy to proceed with the treatment at the time of questioning.CONCLUSIONS:
The results highlight the importance of nipple-areola complex to our patients' reconstructive journey.Keywords
Full text:
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Breast Neoplasms
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Mammaplasty
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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