Hi I'm 45 with inverted nipples my whole life. How it looks doesn't really bother me, the problem is they are very sensitive, but never can get erect during intimacy. This is becoming very frustrating for me and partner. Considering having them fixed too (just had anchor lift no implants) but understand its very risky to lose sensation. What would you advise a patient who wants inverted nipples fixed to -improve- sensitivity (or at least access)?? My dr will do it, but says weigh it carefully.
Answer: Nipple inversion surgery risks
Thank you for the question.
Inverted nipples can cause functional problems for women and emotional concerns. An inverted nipple can look flat or a slit like depression or hole at the normal nipple location. There are different degrees of inverted nipples possible. Whether a patient is a candidate for correction of inverted nipples depends on the extent of the problem.
Usually correction of the inverted nipples involve division of the lactiferous (milk ducts). The risks of the procedure include potential loss of sensation, inability to breast-feed, recurrence of the asymmetry and the potential need for further surgery.
My advice to patients go something like this... If the nipple is permanently inverted and does not evert with stimulation, then it is a useless nipple when it comes to sensitivity and/or breast-feeding. In these cases correction of inversion is indicated (because the potential gains outweigh the risks outlined above). On the other hand, if the nipple does evert spontaneously with or without stimulation, then I am more reluctant to perform the procedure given that the risks may outweigh the potential benefits. At that point, the decision is the patient's to make after careful consideration.
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Answer: Nipple inversion surgery risks
Thank you for the question.
Inverted nipples can cause functional problems for women and emotional concerns. An inverted nipple can look flat or a slit like depression or hole at the normal nipple location. There are different degrees of inverted nipples possible. Whether a patient is a candidate for correction of inverted nipples depends on the extent of the problem.
Usually correction of the inverted nipples involve division of the lactiferous (milk ducts). The risks of the procedure include potential loss of sensation, inability to breast-feed, recurrence of the asymmetry and the potential need for further surgery.
My advice to patients go something like this... If the nipple is permanently inverted and does not evert with stimulation, then it is a useless nipple when it comes to sensitivity and/or breast-feeding. In these cases correction of inversion is indicated (because the potential gains outweigh the risks outlined above). On the other hand, if the nipple does evert spontaneously with or without stimulation, then I am more reluctant to perform the procedure given that the risks may outweigh the potential benefits. At that point, the decision is the patient's to make after careful consideration.
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Answer: Inverted nipple repair and sensation An inverted nipple repair is a fairly straight forward procedure and can be done under local in the office. You should not lose much sensation at all from the procedure.
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Answer: Inverted nipple repair and sensation An inverted nipple repair is a fairly straight forward procedure and can be done under local in the office. You should not lose much sensation at all from the procedure.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Inverted nipple repair and sensation Usually patients maintain nipple sensation following repair of inverted nipples. If there decreased sensation at first, it typically improves over time. There is some risk of diminished sensation, but it is not common.
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August 24, 2014
Answer: Inverted nipple repair and sensation Usually patients maintain nipple sensation following repair of inverted nipples. If there decreased sensation at first, it typically improves over time. There is some risk of diminished sensation, but it is not common.
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August 13, 2014
Answer: Nipple sensation after inverted nipple repair Dear Anne, You should not loose sensitivity to you nipples. Inverted nipple repair can be performed while preserving many of the ducts and nipple sensation. We are publishing our data on our experience with over 190 nipple repairs, many of which were able to breast feed and most maintain sensation after. We do not have the data to know just how many though as our study was a chart review and not tracking down the patients to answer these two specific questions. We plan on doing a follow up study to answer them soon. Despite the fact that most patients do preserve sensation, there is a small risk that you could have a change of sensation, either increased, decreased, complete loss of sensation. Best wishes.
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August 13, 2014
Answer: Nipple sensation after inverted nipple repair Dear Anne, You should not loose sensitivity to you nipples. Inverted nipple repair can be performed while preserving many of the ducts and nipple sensation. We are publishing our data on our experience with over 190 nipple repairs, many of which were able to breast feed and most maintain sensation after. We do not have the data to know just how many though as our study was a chart review and not tracking down the patients to answer these two specific questions. We plan on doing a follow up study to answer them soon. Despite the fact that most patients do preserve sensation, there is a small risk that you could have a change of sensation, either increased, decreased, complete loss of sensation. Best wishes.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Inverted Nipple Correction
Inverted nipple is usually the result of a short milk duct, that tether the nipple internally. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia at any age as long as you are not planning on breast feeding. It consist of a tiny incision at the base of the nipple allowing to release the contracted ducts and placement of a small tissue strip in throught the incision. This will prevent the duct from retracting again. You should not experience any sensitivity loss.
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March 21, 2016
Answer: Inverted Nipple Correction
Inverted nipple is usually the result of a short milk duct, that tether the nipple internally. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia at any age as long as you are not planning on breast feeding. It consist of a tiny incision at the base of the nipple allowing to release the contracted ducts and placement of a small tissue strip in throught the incision. This will prevent the duct from retracting again. You should not experience any sensitivity loss.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: Inverted nipples
Inverted nipples come in two types: the type that responds to stimulation and the type that doesn't. The type that doesn't is a truly inverted nipple that is tethered down by small bands within it. Correcting this problem is fairly easy and can actually be done under local anesthesia in an office setting. It involves making a small incision at the base of the nipple. A small pair of scissors is then inserted through this incision to cut the tethering bands. Unfortunately, the milk ducts are also cut during this process and will probably prohibit the patient from breast-feeding from that breast afterwards. Once the bands are cut, the nipple can be everted. A stitch is passed through the base of the nipple to maintain the eversion while the tissue heals.
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February 1, 2012
Answer: Inverted nipples
Inverted nipples come in two types: the type that responds to stimulation and the type that doesn't. The type that doesn't is a truly inverted nipple that is tethered down by small bands within it. Correcting this problem is fairly easy and can actually be done under local anesthesia in an office setting. It involves making a small incision at the base of the nipple. A small pair of scissors is then inserted through this incision to cut the tethering bands. Unfortunately, the milk ducts are also cut during this process and will probably prohibit the patient from breast-feeding from that breast afterwards. Once the bands are cut, the nipple can be everted. A stitch is passed through the base of the nipple to maintain the eversion while the tissue heals.
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