Inverted Nipple Correction

• Inverted nipple correction:

Patients present sometimes with inverted nipples that bother them cosmetically.

Inverted nipple correction is a procedure that can help correct inverted nipples, and it can be done in 1 hour under local anesthesia .

• The steps involved are to make a small 1.5-2 cm incision around the areola, and free the tissues that are pulling the nipple downward.

• After the procedure, a specialized pull-bolster is applied to hold the nipple upward during the healing period.

• This bolster must be worn for 5-7 days, and can hide under a loose shirt or sweater.

• The pain is minimal. The recovery is one day to return to work and about 1 week to return to normal activity.

• The procedure may interfere with the ability to breast feed, and may interfere with the nipple sensation. Other risks are bleeding and infection. Overall, this is a very safe operation.

• The cost is approximately $1,800 for both nipples.

This is the result after inverted nipple correction.