Besides surgery, how can I fix inverted nipples? (photo)

Question

My left nipple protrudes a bit when I stretch my nipple. But my right is so tiny it barely opens. It's so ugly but so expensive to fix!

Yuly Gorodisky, DO, FACOS · Answer

Surgery is the best way.  You can try a minimally invasive approach using a needle with a small cutting surface and possibly some filler material.

Shim Ching, MD · Answer

If your nipple becomes everted at times, you may be able to treat it with a piercing.  If a barbell type piercing is placed in the nipple, and the nipple stays everted for two months, there is a chance that it will stay this way.  This is much less expensive than surgery, but there is more risk that this won't work.

James Romano, MD · Answer

Inverted nipples can absolutely and permanently
be corrected by a surgical procedure. Most procedures do not work except the one
where the nipple ducts are divided and the nipple is re-sutured. This does
prevent breast-feeding. This is an office procedure that works excellent. I
have had several patients who everted their nipples and placed jewelry through
their nipples such as a post and were able to breast-feed, but this will not
maintain nipple eversion once the jewelry post is removed. Otherwise, nothing
can be done to permanently evert nipples other than these two methods. I hope
this helps.

Heather J. Furnas, MD · Answer

I've seen minor nipple inversion respond to a breast pump. Your inversion might be too deep, but you could give it a try.

Francisco Canales, MD · Answer

To my knowledge, there is no permanent non-surgical correction of an inverted nipple. The good news is that surgery can be done under local anesthesia and usually has good results. Consult in person with a board-certified plastic surgeon to review your options.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question. There is no non surgical way to "fix" an inverted nipple. Inverted nipples can cause functional and "emotional" concerns for women. 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. Correction of inverted nipples depends on the problem.Usually correction of the inverted nipples involve division  of the lactiferous (milk ducts). Risks  of the procedure include potential loss of sensation, inability to breast-feed, recurrence of the asymmetry and the potential need for further surgery.I hope this, and the attached link, helps.

Gregory Park, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Unfortunately, there is not a non-surgical treatment for inverted nipples. Surgery is relatively straight forward and can be performed under local anesthesia. Most plastic surgeons offer financing, if cost is a concern for you. Thank you for your question. Best wishes.

Besides surgery, how can I fix inverted nipples? (photo)

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