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This retrospective observational study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes associated with the use of the NovoX\u00ae Cup medical device in post-NSM surgical wound management, assessing clinical\u2013surgical outcomes and quality of life (QoL). Methods: We conducted a retrospective observational study on 54 patients who underwent NSM with immediate reconstruction at AOUI Verona between January 2025 and January 2026; Novox\u00ae Cup was applied intraoperatively and changed every 48 h according to protocol. Surgeon-reported outcomes were assessed by the skin flap viability scale and the complications by Clavien\u2013Dindo classification. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed via the Wound-QoL17 questionnaire at 7, 30, and 90 days. Clinical outcomes were supported by photographic documentation. Results: Mean age was 51.5 years; BMI averaged 23.9 kg\/m2. Local complications occurred in 30.4% of cases (infections 12%, dehiscence 10%, seromas 4%). Mean healing time was 15 days, with 87.4% of patients having drains removed by day 14. One patient required surgical revision, and one (1.8%) experienced delayed adjuvant therapy. Wound-QoL17 responses showed minimal discomfort and high satisfaction. Clinical evaluation revealed favorable wound appearance and preserved NAC perfusion within 48 h. Conclusions: Novox\u00ae Cup appears effective in supporting wound healing and NAC preservation after NSM, with high patient satisfaction and minimal treatment delays. 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