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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Aesthetic Flat Closure After Mastectomy Gains Recognition

By Monica J. Smith

LAS VEGAS—While the majority of breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy opt for some form of breast mound reconstruction, many prefer to remain flat, which is a different type of reconstruction and requires skill to obtain an aesthetically desirable outcome.

“[While] many of us have spent a lot of time and effort learning how to perform nipple-sparing mastectomy, many of us have not received specific training on how to perform an aesthetic flat closure after