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Inverted Nipple Correction

Normally, a woman's nipples are soft and flat, but become firm and erect when they are stimulated. Inverted nipples do not become erect or respond when stimulated. This can be physically uncomfortable and produce emotional distress, especially when it only affects one breast. Inverted nipples may develop during or after puberty. When this occurs later in life, it is important to make certain that there is no condition within the breast itself causing the nipple to become inverted or tethered.

Details of Surgery

Inverted nipple correction surgery can be performed under a local anesthetic in our clinic and will take approximately an hour to perform. If the surgery is in combination with another breast surgical procedure, the correction will be performed under a general anesthetic.

A small incision is made at the nipple areola to access the ligament and tissue that pulls the nipple inward. Dissolvable sutures are utilized to repair the incision site and may also be used to complete the new form of the nipple.

Post Treatment Care

Surgical tape is placed over the incision site and is removed after 7 days. The sutures used are dissolvable and therefore do not have to be removed, though they may be trimmed 7 days after surgery if necessary. The nipple/areola may be tender for 7-10 days after surgery. Initial minimal discomfort can be managed with oral medications.

Possible Risks

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.