Approximately 2% of the female population may have at least one inverted nipple.

The shape and size of the nipple may also differ: large or wide or even shy.

What many women think of as “the nipple” is actually made of two parts: the nipple and the areola. The nipple is the projected part and the areola is the dark pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple.

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Abnormalities or imperfections may affect self-esteem and body image. Most cases of inverted nipples are congenital-some persons are just born that way. There are 3 grades of inversion. Women with grade 3 inverted nipples struggle with infections, rashes or problems with hygiene.

Successful surgical techniques with long term results do exist.

On examination in the Yoskarn Clinic your aesthetic surgeon will determine which part of the nipple needs to be corrected. He will discuss the approach and method of anaesthesia.

Most nipple surgery can be done under local anaesthesia.

Nipple reduction – NIPPLE SHORTENING

Nipple reduction surgery is the procedure to shorten the length of protruding nipples.

Having too protruding, too long nipples can be a consequence of breast feeding or a genetic predisposition.

Extremely long nipples can be embarrassing and you might wish to reduce the projection of the nipple by surgical means.

COMPLICATIONS & RISKS

As with any surgery, there are risks involved. Complications include re-inversion, infection, tissue injury, bleeding, and adverse reaction to anaesthesia. The procedure may also result in noticeable scars, permanent pigment changes, or slightly mismatched nipples. Nipple protrusion with stimulation may change. If nipple inversion recurs or asymmetry is significant, a second procedure may be needed. The temporary effects of inverted nipple surgery can include loss of breast sensation or numbness.  Sometimes woman can breastfeed normally, while for others it will be impossible.

RECOVERY

Recovery after nipple enhancement surgery may be a bit painful, but this usually lasts only a day or so, and is easily controlled with pain medication.   

Daily activities can be resumed within 24 to 48 hours. Dissolving stitches are used which will avoid painful suture removal.

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Male Breast Reduction: GYNAECOMASTY

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