The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Inverted Nipple Repair
A woman’s nipples are important to her body image, sexuality, and ability to breastfeed. Nipple inversion affects approximately 2% of all women and can involve one or both breasts. The problem may be transient and responsive to stimulation or permanent. In either case, this disfiguring condition can be successfully managed with a procedure called inverted nipple repair surgery that directly addresses the cause of the problem. The result for our Denver and Colorado Springs patients is normally everted, projecting nipples.
Inverted Nipple Repair
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What are the nipple and areola?
The nipple is the projecting portion of the breast that carries the lactiferous (milk) ducts. The areola is the dark pigmented circle of skin from which the nipple projects.
Am I a candidate for inverted nipple repair?
Whether your nipples are transiently inverted or permanently retracted, you will benefit from the inverted nipple repair procedure.
What causes inverted nipples?
The lactiferous (milk) ducts leading to the nipple are unusually short and tight, pulling the nipple inward.
How is an inverted nipple repair performed?
A small incision is made at the base of the nipple within the colored areola so the scar is hidden. Then the shortened ducts are either released or selectively divided depending upon the severity of the inversion to allow for nipple eversion. Small stitches are placed under the nipple to hold the nipple out in a projected position.
Can an inverted nipple repair be performed at the same time as other procedures?
Yes. Repair of inverted nipples can be done along with nipple and areola reduction, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tucks, liposuction, or facial procedures.
What are the main risks of the procedure?
The ability to breastfeed may be affected due to milk duct manipulation. Sensation to the nipple is usually intact after an inverted nipple repair, but can sometimes be affected.
OUR EXCEPTIONAL PLASTIC SURGEONS
Our experienced plastic surgeons Dr. Steven Vath, Dr. Andrew Wolfe, Dr. Paul Steinwald, Dr. Matthew Freeman, and Dr. Teresa Cunningham lead our patient-centered practice with warmth, honesty, and respect.
What kind of anesthesia is necessary for an inverted nipple repair?
Local anesthetic achieves complete pain control so that you may comfortably undergo this procedure in the office operating room setting. You may opt for IV sedation or general anesthesia if you would prefer not to feel the injections to numb the skin.
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What is recovery like after inverted nipple surgery?
If the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, you can be back to work and most activities within several hours. There is a mild amount of discomfort which is easily manageable. You may shower after 24 hours and the splint is removed after 2 to 4 days.
Is there anything I can do about nipples that are too long or wide? How about enlarged areola?
Yes. Under a local anesthetic, simple procedures are available to reduce the length and/or width of your nipple depending upon your goals. Similarly, enlarged areola can be made smaller with minimal recovery time and very little risk.