Inverted nipples are so annoying! How to treat inverted nipples?

If you use bras improperly in your daily life, such as wearing a bra that is too small or too tight, it is easy to cause inverted nipples. And medically speaking, inverted nipples are also closely related to genetics. So, for patients with inverted nipples, there are two treatment methods to choose from.

1. Nipple inversion correction surgery with stenting

So far, this method is the only surgical method that can preserve the breastfeeding function. 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 inverted nipples. This method does not require incisions on the skin, does not damage the mammary ducts, can preserve the 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. Incisional Nipple Correction

This method can be used for women who have given birth and do not consider breastfeeding in the future, or for patients with recurrent local inflammation and severe inverted nipples caused by scars. During the operation, the mammary ducts are completely cut off, the inverted nipples are fully released, and a tissue flap is designed to fill the tissue defect at the root of the nipple to strengthen the support for the nipple.

The incision method for correction of inverted nipples can be completed in one stage, and the treatment time is short. However, the incision method requires the severance or partial severance of the mammary duct, which affects the postoperative breastfeeding function; if the scar deep on the nipple contracts, it will cause the recurrence of inverted nipples.