I have over the course of 8 months lost 100lbs. I noticed the skin on my breasts is a bit looser and my right nipple becomes slightly inverted while in a bra or clothing. But when not confined, it seems just flat and normal. I have no lump or pain, no discharge or any other cancer symptoms I can find. Can the weight loss be the issue?
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Inverted nipples can be present in one or both breasts and may manifest in a more severe way such that the nipple cannot be everted under any circumstance; or it can be more minor in degree so that the nipple may become erect during stimulation but stay inverted at rest. Surgery to correct...
Inverted nipples can be corrected with a minor office procedure done under local anesthesia. In this procedure the tethering bands that are pulling the nipple inward are cut and a platform of tissue is created to help support the nipple. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon with e...
There are many different techniques to repair inverted nipples. I use an endoscopic assisted release of the fibrous tissue and dermal grafting for the most severe types. I think this gives the best chane to preserve sensation and the ability to breast feed. Take your time choosing your surgeon.
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