My Nipples Are Flat?

Typically breast surgery is performed when the patient is mature from a physiological and physical standpoint. At age 16, the breasts are still growing and I would recommend that the patient wait till they are a bit older. As an early adolescent, it is often difficult to correct an inverted...

Inverted nipples are quite common and typically are not an issue. If this has been present for a while and easily can be everted then it is probably fine. It can be easily "released" under local anesthesia in the office if you would like it repaired, but I would suggest you wait until after you...

Previous answers are great.  Another treatment that preserves the patency of the ducts for future breast feeding potential is nipple piercing.Your plastic surgeon can do it under local anesthesia  by placing a suture through the nipple to pull it out then use a bar type accessory that...

A second stage release of your inverted nipple should be done at about one month.  This allows for early wound healing, but is also early enough that true scar formation has not occurred.  A second stage release should be relatively simple.  I stretch and sometimes cut a few of...

For grade 3 inverted nipples, the ducts likely need to be divided to give a lasting outcome and prevent recurrence. You will likely maintain sensation but will not be able to breastfeed. Consult with a surgeon to discuss options and potential risks. 

Loss of nipple sensitivity is possible after inverted nipple repair but is uncommon.  There may be some loss of sensation temporarily in the early recovery period, but this typically resolves with no long term adverse effect.  Correction of inverted nipples is a procedure with a very high s...