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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.
SUBMITTER: Frost S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC9225963 | biostudies-literature |
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature