Nipple Correction

Hospitalization

Length of stay

0 to 1 Day

Anesthesia

General or Local

Length of procedure

30 Minutes to 1 Hour

What is nipple correction surgery?

Some people may develop inverted nipples or other nipple conditions which make them feel self-conscious. Approximately 10 to 20% of women suffer from inverted nipples. The nipple is made of two parts: the nipple and the areola. Areola is the pigmented dark skin and nipple is the projected part. In some people the imbalance in muscle traction causing the nipples to remain retracted. Inverted nipples are usually congenital, but they can also result from breast surgery, infection of the milk ducts and breast feeding.

• People who are physically healthy and at a stable weight • People who are non-smokers or have stopped smoking • People with fully developed breasts • People who are unable to breast feed because of nipple inversion

Before the procedure

The surgeon will take medical history of patient. Patients should stop taking Aspirin and anti-inflammatory medicines at least 2 weeks before the surgery. Women should be asked to stop taking the contraceptive pills. Patients should stop smoking few weeks before and after the surgery.

During the procedure

After the procedure