I am 27 years old and have no children. I have always had grade 3 inverted nipples; they never protrude even manually. First, I would like to know with my inverted nipples would I likely be able to breastfeed. Second, is there any way to correct my nipples so they will protrude while possibly maintaining the ability to breastfeed and my sensitivity? If so, what are these techniques. Pictures attached. Thank you in advance for your help and thoughts.
Answer: Inverted nipple repair and breastfeeding Inverted nipple repair can be performed while preserving many of the ducts. We are publishing our data on our experience with over 190 nipple repairs, many of which were able to breast feed and 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 our preservation of the majority of the ducts, there is still a chance that you will not be able to breast feed after. As you stated, you may not be able to breast feed with your inverted nipples. However, sometimes they come out with breast feeding. If you plan on having children and breast feeding is a must you should wait to have it done until after. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Answer: Inverted nipple repair and breastfeeding Inverted nipple repair can be performed while preserving many of the ducts. We are publishing our data on our experience with over 190 nipple repairs, many of which were able to breast feed and 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 our preservation of the majority of the ducts, there is still a chance that you will not be able to breast feed after. As you stated, you may not be able to breast feed with your inverted nipples. However, sometimes they come out with breast feeding. If you plan on having children and breast feeding is a must you should wait to have it done until after. Hope this helps and best of luck.
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Answer: Inverted nipples may or may not require transection of the milk ducts It is possible to sometimes pull out an inverted nipple and keep it protruding without cutting the milk ducts. At other times, the milk ducts tether the nipple excessively and only transecting them can release the inversion. If that takes place, you will lose your ability to breast feed. It is best to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to see if a procedure without duct transection is possible for you.
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Answer: Inverted nipples may or may not require transection of the milk ducts It is possible to sometimes pull out an inverted nipple and keep it protruding without cutting the milk ducts. At other times, the milk ducts tether the nipple excessively and only transecting them can release the inversion. If that takes place, you will lose your ability to breast feed. It is best to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon to see if a procedure without duct transection is possible for you.
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August 9, 2015
Answer: Inverted nipple repair and breast feeding To surgically evert the nipple, there will be some injury to the underlying milk ducts. The degree of injury will depend on how many ligamentous attachments and ducts need to be severed to evert the nipple. So although there is a chance you may still have functioning milk ducts, there is a real chance that you may not be able to breast feed afterwards.
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August 9, 2015
Answer: Inverted nipple repair and breast feeding To surgically evert the nipple, there will be some injury to the underlying milk ducts. The degree of injury will depend on how many ligamentous attachments and ducts need to be severed to evert the nipple. So although there is a chance you may still have functioning milk ducts, there is a real chance that you may not be able to breast feed afterwards.
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Inverted Nipples Judging by your photos, you may experience difficulty breastfeeding, but it's not impossible if you get support. Surgery can be performed to correct the inversion, with minimal risk to your ability to breastfeed. During the surgery, incisions will be made in the nipple area to gently spread spread tissue fibres so that the nipple can be released. Sutures are placed to maintain this, and a stent may also be used to support the nipple as you recover.
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August 5, 2016
Answer: Inverted Nipples Judging by your photos, you may experience difficulty breastfeeding, but it's not impossible if you get support. Surgery can be performed to correct the inversion, with minimal risk to your ability to breastfeed. During the surgery, incisions will be made in the nipple area to gently spread spread tissue fibres so that the nipple can be released. Sutures are placed to maintain this, and a stent may also be used to support the nipple as you recover.
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May 19, 2012
Answer: Nipple Inversion Correction and Risks?
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May 19, 2012
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