What to do with inverted nipples? How to treat inverted nipples

Many people think that breast problems are only for women, but in fact, many men will also have some breast problems if they do not pay attention to their daily breast health, such as inverted nipples. Inverted nipples not only affect men's appearance, but are also detrimental to breast health. So what are the ways to treat this condition?

1: The first category: Partially inverted nipples exist at the neck of the nipple and can be easily squeezed out. After squeezing out, the nipple size is similar to that of normal people.

2: Category II: Completely inverted nipples in men Mild inverted nipples can be treated conservatively first. Wash twice a day with warm water, then gently pull the inverted nipples outwards. Do not pull too hard to avoid damaging the nipples. You can also gently pull the nipples outwards when rubbing them in the shower. Repeated pulling will make the nipples protrude.

3: The third category: If the male nipple retraction cannot be restored by pulling, negative pressure suction or surgery may be performed. Different treatment methods are used for different nipple retractions. For mild nipple retraction, if multiple suctions using negative pressure suction and other physical therapy methods still cannot correct the nipple retraction, surgery can be performed.

1: Bracket-based nipple correction surgery is the only surgical method that can preserve breastfeeding function so far. The inverted nipple is fixed to the external bracket by steel wire. After 3 to 6 months of continuous pulling, the nipple is lengthened and the inverted nipple is corrected. It is suitable for patients with mild, moderate and severe inversion. This method does not require incisions on the skin, does not damage the mammary ducts, can preserve breastfeeding function, and does not affect the feeling of the nipple. The recurrence rate is low. The disadvantage is that the treatment time is long and may cause inconvenience in life.

2: Open nipple correction This method can be used for women who have given birth and do not consider breastfeeding in the future, or patients with recurrent local inflammation and severe inverted deformity caused by scars. During the operation, the mammary duct is completely cut off, the inverted nipple is fully loosened, and a tissue flap is designed to fill the tissue defect at the root of the nipple to strengthen the support for the nipple. Open nipple correction can be completed in one stage of surgery and the treatment time is short. However, the incision method requires the detachment or partial detachment of the mammary duct, which affects the postoperative breastfeeding function; if the scar deep on the nipple is contracted, it will cause the recurrence of inverted nipple.

3: Manual pulling: squeeze the nipple out of the skin by yourself, pinch the nipple horizontally or vertically with the thumb and index finger, and pull the nipple outward continuously or intermittently, for about 30 minutes each time, alternately on both sides. 3-5 times a day. Mechanical pulling: that is, through a manual or electric breast pump, using the negative pressure principle, the nipple is sucked out, and the nipple can also be sucked and pulled continuously or intermittently, for 30 minutes each time, alternately on both sides, 3-5 times a day.

The detailed introduction of what to do in case of breast failure is made, hoping to be helpful to male friends. Although male friends' nipples are relatively small, their role cannot be underestimated. Only by ensuring breast health can we reduce or avoid the invasion and harm of various diseases. Ensuring health is a must.