What are inverted nipples
Inverted nipples are nipples that point inward rather than outward. Inverted nipples can affect one or both breasts: they are not a health hazard, but they can cause embarrassment and become an emotional concern for those affected, which is why many patients choose a minor operation to correct the blemish.
In general, inverted nipples interfere with breastfeeding, making it difficult and sometimes preventing it altogether.
Why are nipples inverted?
Sometimes it is simply a family predisposition, meaning the issue may be due to shortness of the nipple’s connective tissue or ductal systems.
Other times inverted nipples may develop due to changes in the breast tissue that occur during pregnancy: for example, adhesions can form between the nipple and the underlying tissue, preventing the nipple from protruding outward.
Remedies to correct inverted nipples: how surgery works
The goal of surgery is to restore a natural appearance to the nipple: to this end, there are techniques that involve dividing the milk ducts and others that preserve their integrity.
