Nipple surgery for nipple inversion - How long are you required to wear the special bras? Also, what is scaring like?

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I am interested in getting my inverted nipples corrected. I had liposuction to my abdomen and the post op recovery was awful. I am wondering if the post of is as bad after nipple surgery? How long are you required to wear the special bras? Also, what is scaring like?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

We usually place nipple shields made of soft silicone to protect inverted nipples from direct pressure to avoid compromise in blood supply. Patient can put any type of soft bra on top. We suggest nipple protection for 2-4 weeks after surgery depending what type of procedure was used for nipple reconstruction. Good luck.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  My patients usually tell me they are sore for about a week, after that they can return to work on lite duty.  I advise my patients to wear a sport bra for 6 weeks after until incisions are healed.  Best of luck!Dhaval Patel
Double Board Certified 
Plastic Surgeon
Chicago 
Hoffman Estates
Orland Park 
Oak Brook

Garrett A. Wirth, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

I don't want my patient wearing a bra or any compression after correction of inverted nipples.  I generally do the procedure under local anesthesia alone and the recovery is generally very easy.

Adam Hamawy, MD · Answer

Recovery after nipple surgery is not bad.  It depends on what the procedure actually entails.  If you are correcting an inverted nipple normally a bandage is applied and the removed after 2 or 3 days.  Reduction of the areola may require more time as well as reduction of nipple projection.  Pain is not as extensive as liposuction and most people are able to return to normal daily activities the same day.  Depending on the procedure exercise may be limited for 1 or 2 weeks to allow for adequate recovery. No special bras required.

Daniel P. Markmann, MD · Answer

The surgery for correction of inverted nipples is pretty minor.  The scar is usually placed at the border of where your areola meets your skin.  Most patients have little pain.   The cause of inverted nipples is usually that the ducts to your nipple are too short and pull your nipple inward.   The correction therefore usually requires cutting those ducts.   Therefore, we do not recommend doing this until you are done having children/breast feeding.   There are other ways of correcting the inversion without cutting the ducts, but the results are not as reliable.  DiscoverTheBeauty.com   No special bras required.   I usually have patients wear any bra they want with either a bandage to protect their nipple or Nipple Shields which are available at most pharmacies or on amazon

P. Craig Hobar, MD(retired) · Answer

It depends on the patient, but sometimes this can be performed in the office under local anesthetic. A protective covering may be placed over the nipple to prevent direct pressure on it, but typically and bra can be worn on top. The recovery should be easier than your liposuction experience as it is more localized and less invasive. Scars are usually minimal and hidden well at the base of the nipple.

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