Is There a Treatment for Inverted Nipples?

Correction of inverted nipples can be performed by a board certified plastic surgeon as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia. There is minimal discomfort associated with this procedure and scarring is usually not noticeable. The results of an inverted nipple repair are seen immediately. 

Thanks for your question. Roughly 1 in 10 women have some type of "inverted nipple".  It is quite common.  Sometimes patients have a "shy nipple" that lacks projection and can look "inverted" at certain times. Sometimes it is both sides and other times it is only one side. I routinely perform this procedure many times each month in my office. This is done with only local anesthesia and it take 30 minutes or less typically.  Patients do not have to have sutures removed and do not require pain medication. Patients rarely have much of any discomfort and are able resume normal activities right away except for exercise or heavy lifting. I hope that helps. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. It sounds like you could benefit from Nipple Repair Surgery. Many women have nipples that are inverted intermittently or constantly. It is often a source of concern and self consciousness.Inverted nipples are caused by tight and shortened breast duct tissue. The inverted nipples can be corrected surgically by the release of the foreshortened ducts, in many cases with minimally invasive technique. Correction of nipple inversion may be performed as an isolated procedure or in combination with other breast surgeries. Dhaval M. Patel Double board certifiedPlastic surgeonHoffman EstatesBarringtonOakbrookChicago

Inverted nipple repair is a relatively simple procedure that can be done under local anesthetic.  It takes only minutes and patients are able to leave home immediately after the procedure.

Inverted nipples are not uncommon at all.  They can be everted with an in-office procedure with a relatively straight forward recovery.  I would generally recommend that you consider the procedure when your family is complete or if you know for sure that you won't/can't breast feed. The reason for this is that there is a chance the milk ducts will be irreversibly injured during the procedure.

Inverted nipples are caused by tightened breast duct tissue and may be due to a variety of reasons, such as genetics, trauma, pregnancy and lactation. Cancer isn't usually a cause. You can see a doctor for a physical examination if you are concerned.

It is common for me to perform repair of inverted nipples under local anesthesia.  Make sure that you see a surgeon who has extensive experience with the procedure.

There is a procedure to correct inverted nipples.  It is a fairly simple procedure, in experienced hands, performed under local anesthesia in the office.  It is not painful during the procedure because it is numb from the local anesthetic.  After the procedure the discomfort in mild and easily managed with oral medications. I preserve most of the milk ducts when doing the procedure, however there is still a risk that you may not be able to breast fed after the procedure.  Hope this helps and best of luck.

I have developed a simple and painless technique to correct inverted nipples. It is done at the office under local anesthesia. It requires no incisions and only one stitch. It requires a device over the nipple for a week.I call it Reverter. You can get information in my web site.

There are many techniques for the treatment of this problem. That should tell you that there is not one perfect technique. Most of the techniques address the principle that there is tethering of the nipple down to the structures below. Once these are released, the second part is keeping the nipple out until it scars where you want it. This is usually accomplished with bolsters and/or sutures.