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.