This is most often done by dividing the ducts that make the nipple retract inwards. With this surgery, however, you will lose the ability to breastfeed since the milk ducts are affected.
This is usually an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. Another procedure designed to fix inverted nipples involves using a cut to reach the root cause of the problem. Your plastic surgeon goes to the base of the nipple and then disentangles it from the connective tissue that forces the nipple inward. Once the nipple is disentangled, it pops out to an outward position, correcting the appearance of the nipple.
Unlike other corrective surgeries, this procedure does not leave any scarring. Additionally, the milk ducts remain intact, unless otherwise affected, meaning you can still breastfeed after undergoing the procedure.
However, visiting a board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to learn more about your options and ensure a safe and effective procedure. To get started on your breast surgery options , contact our office by calling or filling out our online form. MacLennan can discuss your options during a private consultation. MacLennan Other. Your main concerns should be; Cleaning it: Sea salt soak every day for the first weeks.
Spray with bactine daily. Also, antibacterial soap can work, as long as you are sure you can get it all out of the tunnel. Correct placement: the piercing should be at the base of the nub of your nipple, to avoid migration. Migration occurs when part of your body pulls the opposite way the piercing is pulling, and eventually works it out of the skin, leaving an unsightly scar, a keyloid ball of scar tissue trapped in the once pierced area and a whole new set of problems.
Absess: If the barbell is too short and the nub inverts itself along with the barbell, the skin will grow around it and create an absess that will eventually need to be surgically removed. I personally recommend nipple shields as they hold the barbell out and give enough support around the aeriole and sometimes onto the breast, depending on the size of the aeriole and of the shield.
This re-enforcment ensure that the barbell cannot be pulled back. Tip: Make sure the shield isn't pulling so far out that it will cause migration, discuss this with your piercer Once an inverted nipple is everted through piercing, it will build scar tissue and may eventually stay everted permanently in some cases even without the jewelry in.
However, don't take the jewelry out too early, or else it may heal over, invert itself and need to be done again. Depending on the amount of scar tissue buildup in the nipple, it can usually be done again.
Talk with you piercer and make sure to ask his or her expert opinion as well. I hope this was helpful. Your name or nickname: If you'd like to create a new account or access your existing account, put in your password here: Your answer:. There are surgical options to fix inverted nipples. Alyssa Golas , MD, cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon at NYU Langone Health explains that the most common treatment divides the ducts that cause the nipple to pull inwards. However, this treatment makes it impossible to breastfeed, so be certain that that's something you're okay with before you go in.
Golas adds that since this cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by insurance, the price will vary by surgeon anywhere from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand.
Breastfeeding might be harder for you if you have inverted nipples. Peled explains that the milk ducts work normally in women with inverted nipples, however, getting the baby to latch onto flat or inverted nipples can sometimes be tricky.
She recommends seeing a lactation consultant to learn which techniques can help your baby latch better with your body. Golas also adds that sometimes inverted nipples even become everted through pregnancy! Follow Carina on Twitter. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. Your Sex Horoscope for the Weekend.
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