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Nipples Surgery

It is difficult to determine how many women have at least one inverted nipple, as this condition is not diagnosed; however, current estimates run between 2% and 10%. The inversion can involve one or both nipples, and there is no one factor that causes inverted nipples. Possible causes include trauma to the breast, an abscess on the breast, mastitis (an infection of breast tissue) or cancer.

This minor surgical procedure is generally performed under local anaesthetic as a day patient with a relatively short recovery period. The procedure lasts approximately 30 minutes. Surgery can allow the patient to regain nipple appearance, and restore temperature and touch sensitivity. The procedure itself has minimal discomfort and is normally a safe, easy and quick operation. You’ll only spend a day at the clinic.

Most techniques for repairing the Inverted nipple involve releasing or stretching of the short breast ducts, and bolstering the nipple forwards to prevent the scar from pulling the nipple back inside. A short incision is made at the base of the nipple to allow visualisation of the ducts. The tethering is released, and often sutures are used to rearrange the tissues under the skin and hold the nipple erect during the healing process. Fine sutures are then used to align the skin edges and close the small incision.

All surgery, including cosmetic surgery, carries risks, including infection, pain or scarring. Any potential complications will be discussed during consultation, and you will be given a copy in writing. You’ll have time to think about everything well in advance, and you’ll have a chance to talk through everything with your surgeon and the team at Auralia.

Before choosing to undergo nipple correction surgery, you may be a candidate for a non-surgical solution The options will be discussed with you at your consultation. Many people don’t realise there are non-surgical treatments available, and we would always encourage you to explore them before thinking about surgery.

Milk is brought to the nipple by the same short ducts that tether the nipple and cause inversion. If you are planning on breastfeeding, it is best to wait until after you have finished before having inverted nipple correction. Releasing the inverted nipple may require cutting the milk ducts, and this may make it difficult to breastfeed in the future. Inverted nipples can make it more difficult for an infant to latch on, but it may be still be possible, and a breast pump should still function with inverted nipples.