Inverted Nipple Surgery
Inverted or "shy" nipples, in which one or both of the nipples pull inside rather than outward, are thought to affect 10–20% of women. A simple procedure that may be performed with local anaesthetic surgery will fix the issue.
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Inverted Nipple Surgery
Your nipple will be released from the surrounding tissue after your surgeon makes a cut under it. A tiny splint is used to maintain the nipple in a protruding position after a stitch is fastened and placed around it. For roughly one week, the stitch and splint must be worn. A gauze dressing may be applied.
Procedure Time:
30 Minutes
Return to Work:
5-7 days
Full Recovery:
2 Weeks
Price:
£1,000 - £1,500
Benefits of Inverted Nipple surgery:
- It takes 30 mins and requires little downtime.
- Small incisions with minimal to no scarring.
- The surgery can be performed as an isolated procedure in combination with other surgeries such as breast augmentation or a breast lift.
Preparing for your Inverted Nipple Surgery:
- Smoking should be stopped several weeks before your operation.
- Maintaining a healthy weight can help patients avoid further complications.
- Regular exercise can also help (but make sure you consult your GP first).
- There should be no shaving or waxing of the area to be cut in the week leading up to the operation.
- Having a bath or shower on the day of the operation is a good idea.
Inverted Nipple surgery Recovery:
The results of an inverted nipple repair are seen immediately, and they should be permanent. Recurrence can happen, but it’s rare.
Inverted Nipple Surgery Prices
Prices for Inverted Nipple Surgery are £1,000 for one and £1,500 for both.
For a no obligation quote, tailored specifically to you, please find your nearest Signature Clinic and book in for free consultation with one of our experienced surgeons. Your requirements are discussed in full confidence in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Following your consultation, the price you are quoted includes everything and there are no extra or hidden costs. Advice, treatment and aftercare are all part of our package to ensure your experience is positive from beginning to end.
Next Steps
Find out more about the procedure and treatment with a free no obligation consultation. To meet with one of our surgeons and receive free expert advice tailored to your needs, please call us or book your free consultation using our quick online form.
Inverted Nipple Surgery FAQ
The outcomes of surgical procedures are permanent, however, circumstances like pregnancy and weight gain can change the results.
Inverted nipple surgeries commonly occur together with breast enlargement surgeries.
When the milk ducts, which frequently pull the nipples inward during surgery, are separated, we advise waiting until after this time if you haven’t yet finished your family. This can make breastfeeding challenging. It is a good idea to ask your surgeon about breastfeeding during your consultation to understand more.
After surgery, your nipple sensitivity might shift slightly, but once you’re healed, everything should go back to normal, and the nipple will respond to touch and cold as usual.
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