Inverted nipples are a common problem in women. The often look like a slit or hole on the nipple. Inverted nipples may be a source of self-consciousness or embarrassment. They can also cause frustrating problems with breastfeeding, infections, or other discomfort. Most people don't know that this is a readily correctable problem.
The cause of nipple inversion is usually a congenital shortening of one or more milk ducts that run from the breast tissue to the nipple. Sometimes the shortening is caused by an infection or previous surgery, but most of the time the patient is born with this problem. This short duct tethers the nipple and pulls it inward. There are many types of described repairs. More than likely the correction will involve division of the shortened duct(s) through a tiny incision located at the junction of the nipple and the areola. This is usually done under anesthesia or sedation in the office. There is minimal pain and swelling. Patients often return to work the next day. The inverted nipple repair restores the nipple to a more natural, projecting appearance. Breastfeeding is not likely after repair. Sensation may not be affected.
Nipple Size Reduction Surgery
A large and elongated nipple takes away the youthful appearance of the breast and is aesthetically unattractive; furthermore it can be visible through clothing. Nipple Size Reduction can be corrected surgically under anesthesia or sedation in the office with minimal down time. To reduce the nipple size, the preferred technique can reduce the length and the diameter of the nipple. In this technique a ring of tissue is removed from the base of the nipple allowing the nipple to collapse on itself thus effectively shortening its height. Removal of vertical strips of tissue allows for reduction of the diameter.
Take the next step: request a FREE Aesthetic Breast Consultation now and see if you are a good candidate for surgical correction of your nipples! Call us at 216.227.FACE. You can visit the Western Reserve Center for Orofacial and Cosmetic Surgery at our convenient locations in Canton and Cleveland, Ohio or complete the form and one of our representatives will call you within 24 hours!
