What is the Real Deal with Fixing Inverted Nipples/ Sensitivity Loss?

asked 8 months ago by anne88
Latest answer by Jill Tomlinson, MBBS, FRACS
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Tags: inverted, options, sensation loss

Hi I'm 45 with inverted nipples my whole life. How it looks doesn't really bother me, the problem is they are very sensitive, but never can get erect during intimacy. This is becoming very frustrating for me and partner. Considering having them fixed too (just had anchor lift no implants) but understand its very risky to lose sensation. What would you advise a patient who wants inverted nipples fixed to -improve- sensitivity (or at least access)?? My dr will do it, but says weigh it carefully.

5 answers to What is the Real Deal with Fixing Inverted Nipples/ Sensitivity Loss?

Nipple inversion surgery risks

Thank you for the question. Inverted nipples can cause functional problems for women and emotional concerns. An inverted nipple can look flat or a slit like depression or hole at the normal nipple location. There are different degrees of inverted nipples possible. Whether a patient is a candidate for correction of inverted nipples depends on the extent of the problem. Usually correction of the inverted nipples involve division of the lactiferous (milk ducts). The... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Fixing inverted nipples without surgery or sensation loss

There are different degrees of inverted nipples - some nipples are always inverted while some can be encouraged to evert (poke out) with stimulation or pressure. It sounds as though your nipples do not evert at any time. Surgical treatment of inverted nipples can definitely lead to alterations in nipple sensation and all surgery carries risks and costs. There is a suction device available (the Avent Niplette) that can treat nipple inversion without surgery. It is more likely to be... more

Jill Tomlinson, MBBS, FRACS
Melbourne Plastic Surgeon

Inverted Nipple Correction

Inverted nipple is usually the result of a short milk duct, that tether the nipple internally. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia at any age as long as you are not planning on breast feeding. It consist of a tiny incision at the base of the nipple allowing to release the contracted ducts and placement of a small tissue strip in throught the incision. This will prevent the duct from retracting again. You should not experience any sensitivity loss.

Christian G. Drehsen, MD
Tampa Plastic Surgeon

Inverted nipples

Inverted nipples come in two types: the type that responds to stimulation and the type that doesn't. The type that doesn't is a truly inverted nipple that is tethered down by small bands within it. Correcting this problem is fairly easy and can actually be done under local anesthesia in an office setting. It involves making a small incision at the base of the nipple. A small pair of scissors is then inserted through this incision to cut the tethering bands... more

Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

Correction of inverted nipples

Anne88 from the 'Track Capital of the World.' There are a variety of techniques for correcting inverted nipples. Most of them leave minimal scarring but do involve cutting the ducts to the nipple; therefore, breast feeding is usually out after the correction. In my experience the majority of women keep normal sensation after the procedure and the tiny scars are almost invisible. In most cases, the nipple does not change a lot with stimulation after nipple correction... more

James McMahan, MD
Columbus Plastic Surgeon

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