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Inverted nipple repair corrects nipples that pull inward or lie flat instead of pointing outward. It is a short procedure done through a small incision at the base of the nipple, and it can treat one or both sides.
Nipples can turn inward from birth or later in life, after breastfeeding, weight change or breast surgery. The cause is usually short milk ducts or tight bands of tissue that hold the nipple in.
During the repair, a small incision is made at the base of the nipple. The tight tissue is released so the nipple can sit outward, and internal stitches support its new shape.
The scar is tiny and sits where the nipple meets the areola. Inverted nipple repair can be done alone or at the same time as a breast lift or reduction.
Inverted nipple repair suits adults with one or both nipples that turn inward or lie flat. At consultation Dr. Sood examines the nipple and explains what the repair can change.
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Ask Dr. SoodMost patients return to normal activity within a day or two. Dr. Sood will explain how to care for the nipple while it heals.
Yes. It is often done alongside a breast lift or breast reduction.
At the base of the nipple, where it meets the areola. It is very small and usually hard to see once healed.
It depends on the technique. Some methods keep the milk ducts intact. Discuss future plans with Dr. Sood so the right approach is chosen.
For most patients, yes. A small number see the nipple partly return, and this can be treated again.
Board-certified plastic & reconstructive surgeon
Dr. Aditya Sood is an American Board of Plastic Surgery-certified plastic surgeon with over 12 years of experience specializing in a variety of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic procedures. His focus lies in advanced aesthetic surgery of the face, breast and body.
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