Can I have inverted nipple surgery if I have had my nipples pierced?

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Okay so I have inverted nipples, but they’re more flat than inverted I would say. I’ve tried everything including the Avent Niplette and I got them pierced last year which did not work because they still appeared flat even with the piercing in. I took the piercings out about a month ago and was wondering if it would be possible for me to have surgery on them to correct them now, even though I’ve had them pierced. Thanks.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Piercing your nipples should not interfere with correction of inverted nipples. In person evaluation would help to decide witch technique would suit you best. Good luck.

Amir Nakhdjevani, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Thanks for the question.Yes you can have nipple inversion surgery. This wiuld be carried out as a local anaesthetic procedure and takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to carry out.BW

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,As long you are not having problems now and you remove the piercing for surgery, I believe you should do well.Good LuckStephen M. Davis, MD, FACS, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonMember: American Society for Aesthetics Plastic Surgery Member: American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Justin West, MD · Answer

Hi and thank you for the question. As long as the bar or other jewelry that was used is not too big then there should not have been much compromise to the blood flow of the nipples. So you will probably still be a candidate. My suggestion would be to go have 1-2 consults with board certified plastic surgeons in your area who have good reputations for breast surgery. Good luck to you.
Dr West

Liana M. Lugo, MD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for your question. Yes, piercing your nipples does not interfere with correction of inverted nipples. Good luck.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, you should be able to proceed regardless of whether the nipples have been pierced in the past or not.  Best wishes for an outcome that you will be pleased with.

Charles Nduka, MD · Answer

Piercings does not generally affect inverted nipple surgery. It would be best to schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon for an in-person examination and a detailed discussion of your surgical options.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Now that you have removed the piercings, you could undergo surgery. Timing would depend upon whether the holes have closed entirely. See a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation.

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