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Inverted Nipple Correction

Inverted nipples are cosmetically bothersome to many. Fortunately, it can usually be corrected with a local anesthesia, small procedure.  Dr. Khalifeh offers a custom correction surgery to repair inverted nipples and restore your confidence.

What are inverted nipples?

When your nipple points inward, it is “inverted.” There are gradient levels of severity of inversion:

  • Grade I inverted nipples may pop out if exposed to the cold, during sexual arousal, or popped out manually
  • Grade II inverted nipples suffer from a more form of inversion, and they rarely pop out on their own and can be challenging to pull out manually
  • Grade III inverted nipples are severely inverted, and it can be very difficult to pop out if possible at all. Grade III inversion can make it impossible to breastfeed a baby.

How are inverted nipples repaired?

Inverted nipple correction is a surgical procedure to pull a nipple outward and restore a natural, healthy look. Inverted nipple correction is performed under local anesthesia and is a rapid procedure that can be completed in an hour.

The steps in the procedure are as follows:

  • A small 1.5-2 centimeter incision is made in the areola near the nipple
  • The tissues that are pulling the nipple inward are released
  • Internal sutures are placed to hold the nipple in its new position
  • The incisions are then closed.

Before & After

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Recovery after inverted nipple correction

Once the surgery is completed and the bolster is in place, you will return home to recover. Most patients return to work within one day, and full recovery usually takes about seven days. The key aspect is not to compress the repaired nipple by touch or by clothing during the healing process.  You will wear loose fitting clothing and you may wear  a push-up bra that doesn't put pressure on the nipple. Most patients report minimal pain, though the procedure may interfere with nipple sensation.  Dr. Khalifeh also advises patients that plan on breast feeding not to have the procedure done as the chances of being able to breast feed as it will interfere with your breast feeding ability.

Causes of inverted nipples

  • Genetic predisposition
  • Breast cancer
  • Breastfeeding
  • Scarring or loss of fat from an injury
  • Gynecomastia
  • Various other diseases and illnesses

Am I a candidate?

If you’re suffering from inverted nipples that make you feel self-conscious, you are likely a good candidate for inverted nipple correction. Candidates are:

  • In good general health
  • Don't plan on breast feeding in the future
  • Are free from any medical conditions that could negatively impact healing or increase the risks of surgery
  • Don’t smoke or consume an excess of alcohol

Contact us today

If you’re suffering from embarrassing inverted nipples in Washington, DC, there’s no better place to go for correction surgery than DC Cosmetics. Our founder and double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Khalifeh, has over a decade of experience in this procedure. Contact us today at (301) 244-0148 to schedule a consultation.

FAQ

Inverted nipple correction is a very safe procedure with a low risk of complications. That said, there is a chance you could experience bleeding, infection, or a lack of sensation in your nipples.  Recurrences can also happen, as well as the inability to breast feed.

The cost is approximately $2,850 for both nipples.

Unfortunately, most women are unable to breastfeed after undergoing surgical inverted nipple correction, as the procedure can stretch or damage milk ducts.