Nipple Correction in New Jersey

What Can Be Done to Correct Nipple Problems?

Procedures to correct overly projecting nipples and nipple inversion can be performed under local anesthesia and take less than one hour. Of course, they can also be performed with any other breast procedure.

• Nipple inversion is caused by retractile bands pulling the nipple into the breast. These bands need to be divided and the nipple supported with sutures for about a week to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Nursing will not be possible after this is done, so this should be postponed until after child bearing if you are planning to nurse.
• Nipple reduction is a relatively simple procedure where the nipple is treated like an accordion. Some of the outer skin is removed allowing the nipple to partially retract. This will not affect the ducts, and nursing is possible afterwards. Alternatively, the tip of the nipple may be amputated, leaving ¼ to ½ of the nipple behind. This heals nicely leaving the ducts intact. If the base of the nipple is wide, this can be reduced by removing a wedge of tissue followed by advancing the edges resulting in a smaller diameter.