Just like any other part of the human body, nipples come in different shapes and sizes. A small percentage of men and women have overly flat, inverted, large or asymmetrical nipples. Nipple surgery at Beauty Skin in Warsaw can solve these problems.
Inverted, protruding or large nipples – a problem that can be solved
Nipples and the dark area around them, known as the areola, are the main features of the breasts. The size and shape of your nipples and areolas make a significant contribution to the overall appearance of your breasts. Your nipples may look abnormal due to genetic characteristics, aging or breastfeeding. Fortunately, plastic surgery can help you cope with this problem. Nipple surgery is applied for such defects as:
- inverted nipples
- protruding nipples
- enlarged nipple areolas
- asymmetrical nipples
Nipple correction for a better breast appearance
Inverted nipples are the most common reason for nipple surgery.
Depending on the degree of nipple inversion, 3 stages are distinguished:
- Stage 1: the nipple is inverted, it can be manipulated to protrude, but after a few minutes it returns to the inverted state. 1 degree usually does not require corrective surgery, unless it affects self-confidence and self-esteem. Breastfeeding is usually possible.
- Stage 2: the nipple is noticeably inverted, it can only be temporarily made to protrude beyond the areola. Breastfeeding is possible, and correction includes surgery on the milk ducts.
- Stage 3 involves the nipple remaining inverted even with intense stimulation. In this case, surgical intervention is necessary to restore the balance of muscle strength.
There are several different methods of performing the procedure depending on your specific nipple problems. In the case of flat or inverted nipples, the surgeon makes a small incision and pulls out part of the nipple with dimples, securing it with a suture so that it does not retract. With overstretched nipples, a ring-shaped (annular) fragment of nipple skin near their base is removed without disrupting the continuity of the milk ducts. The first incision is made on the nipple skin at the point of their connection with the areola, and the second – a few millimeters above the skin of the nipple itself. Then the skin between the incisions is removed. If the aim of the operation is also to reduce the diameter of the nipple, it is also necessary to excise the wedge-shaped part of the nipple.
Frequently asked questions:
- What does convalescence look like?
Nipple surgery is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthesia, taking approx. 60 minutes. You can leave the clinic on the same day. Recovery time is relatively short, you can return to everyday activities within 2-3 days after the procedure. Usually, sutures are removed 7-10 days after the operation. Postoperative scars can be sunburned only after a few months. For several weeks, temporary swelling, numbness and tingling may appear around the nipples. Most patients report mild discomfort, which is easily controlled with painkillers.
- Will I still be able to breastfeed?
Nipple correction should not affect the ability to breastfeed. If nipple surgery was performed along with breast reduction, the ability to breastfeed depends on the amount of tissue removed.
- Will I have a scar?
Incisions in nipple and areola plastic surgery are within the areola, so postoperative scars are virtually invisible.
Nipple surgery is a simple procedure that can give you more confidence in everyday life and during intimate close-up shots.