A nipple reconstruction device includes a core component having a
substantially circular hollow opening therein for receiving a person's
nipple; padding attached to a lower part of the core and substantially
lining the lower part of the core and at least a portion of the hollow
opening in the core, and an attaching component constructed and adapted
to hold the device in place on the person's skin. The core may be a
semi-rigid, pliable, high durometer material. The padding may be gauze,
woven rayon cellulose, cotton, a cotton/polyester blend material; or a
non-woven, one-sided medical tape. The attaching component may be an
adhesive tape having a plurality of tabs for holding the device in place
on the person's skin.