On two occasions in the past month i have noticed my left nipple has been inverted. It returns to normal after a small squeeze, no coaxing at all. There's no pain or anything like that. I stopped breastfeeding my daughter 5 months ago and that was her preferred breast. There is still a few drops of milk can show if i squeeze both nipples but I'm sure that's normal. I just wonder if this is can happend after breastfeeding or is it a symptom of breast cancer. All this awareness recently has me worried.
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October 14, 2015
Answer: Inverted nipples can develop after breastfeeding
There are two potential methods for correcting inverted nipples:Surgical correction: under local anesthesia, bands that are preventing the nipple from projecting are divided, and a pursestring (drawstring) suture is placed.Nipple piercing: a piercing placed at the base of the nipple may...
As Dr Cope has said, the surgery to correct inverted nipples is a simple, outpatient procedure. It is commonly performed under local anesthesia. In many cases insurance companies will help cover the cost of the procedure. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area....