Nipple Surgery

An inverted nipple is a troubling condition for a number of women. Aside from body image concerns, an inverted nipple can actually cause problems for women who want to breast-feed. Fortunately, there’s nipple surgery that can repair this problem, both improving the appearance and restoring the function of the nipple.

The Process of Inverted Nipple Repair

The procedure for a nipple surgery is fairly simple. After anesthesia is applied, a small incision is made in the areola. This gives the surgeon access to the inner structures of the nipple, allowing perfect repair and sculpting of the tissue. There are actually three degrees of nipple inversion, and the amount of tissue that needs to be manipulated varies depending on the grade. Inverted nipple repair finishes with basic suturing to repair the incision and hold the nipple in place as it heals. The whole process can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as a couple of hours.

Recovering After Surgery

Recovery time associated with inverted nipple repair is one to two weeks. You can expect to experience significant bruising and some general discomfort, but this is a standard side effect of any plastic surgery. The effects of anesthesia will likely leave you weak as well – you’ll want to prepare a comfortable place to get a lot of rest in. After two weeks, your dressings will be removed and the doctor will ensure the nipple is healing correctly. Though healing is relatively quick, you can expect to have a minor scar for a long time to come.

Nipple Surgery Costs

The cost for such a nipple surgery is anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000, depending on your surgeon, and the grade of inversion of the nipples. Be sure to consult your plastic surgeon for a proper estimate of the expense related to the surgery.

Possible After Effects of Nipple Surgery

Risks associated with a nipple surgery are generally pretty minor. There’s a chance of temporary numbness in the breast, but this will usually subside quickly. In terms of more long-term complications, it’s possible for nipples to re-invert. There’s also the potential that your nipples end up looking mismatched. This is usually minor enough not to be a concern, but a second procedure may be required to fix a more extreme problem. Aside from these issues, the standard problems associated with plastic surgery, such as risk of infection or allergy to anesthesia, must be considered.

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