How to correct inverted nipples

Inverted nipple, also known as inverted nipple, is a common nipple deformity. For women, it not only affects the beauty of the breasts, but also easily leads to the breeding of bacteria and causes odor. More importantly, if it is in the breastfeeding period, it often makes the baby unable to suck the nipple. Therefore, when inverted nipple occurs, it should be corrected in time, including manual traction, suction therapy, etc.

How to correct inverted nipples

1. Manual traction: Adolescence is an important period for breast development and also an important period for correcting inverted nipples. Regularly pulling the nipples can make the breasts protrude, increase the supporting force of the surrounding skin, and play a shaping role. After persisting for a long time, the nipples will naturally bulge outward. If you can't pull it out, push the skin of the breast near the nipple outwards first.

2. Suction therapy: After pregnancy, use a breast pump to suck the nipples several times a day, using the negative pressure to cause the nipples to bulge.

3. Nipple corrector: Treats flat or inverted nipples.

What to do if your nipple is inverted

Inverted nipple is a serious nipple deformity that can easily cause breast infection and inability to breastfeed. Generally speaking, inverted nipples with mild primary symptoms can be treated conservatively, while inverted nipples with more severe symptoms can be treated surgically.

1. Conservative treatment. For mild nipple inversion. You can use your fingers or a suction device to squeeze the nipple out of the areola. Hold the nipple with two fingers and pinch it horizontally and forward, pulling the nipple outward continuously or intermittently. Each pulling time is about 30 minutes, alternating between the nipples on both sides. You can pull it 3-5 times per day. Generally, the prominent effect can be achieved after two months. If it is ineffective, instrument traction can be performed. This method does not affect breastfeeding.

2. Surgical treatment. It is designed for cases where the degree of inversion is severe and it is difficult to pull it out of the areola by hand. It mainly involves surgery to completely loosen the nipple muscle fiber bundles that pull the nipple inward, and allow the surrounding breast tissue to fill the base of the nipple to enhance the support for the nipple and achieve the purpose of nipple augmentation. This operation requires anesthesia. There are many types of procedures, and you can choose one according to your own situation.