Inverted nipples – what causes them?
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Nipple inversion is a fairly common condition – over 1 in 10 people have inverted nipples. But what causes them, and how can they be treated?
The cause of this is shortened milk ducts which pull the nipple inwards. Although the muscles of the nipple contract and try to pull the nipple outwards, the short ducts actually tether them, holding them inwards.
In mild cases, the Niplette suction device is sufficient to lengthen the shortened ducts. However, in most of the cases, the ducts either need to be divided or lengthened.
As a guide, I recommend division of the milk ducts for people whose nipples are permanently inverted. For people whose nipples do evert sometimes ducts stretching is sometimes sufficient.
We specialise in inverted nipple correction surgery and we would be delighted to see you to discuss the best technique for you. We feel it is important to have surgery with a specialist in this field.
Nipple Surgery at The Private Clinic
The Private Clinic sees over 15,000 new patients every year and performs over 10,000 procedures, with one of the highest –patients’ satisfaction in the sector, Trustpilot 9.4, 5-star rating, 93% would recommend us to their friends and family. We are a multi-award winning provider and have been voted the Aesthetic award for Best UK Clinic Group 2017. The Private Clinic prides itself on its commitment to Medical Expertise, Patient Care and Satisfaction, Honest advice and most importantly Results. We are above all committed to Quality. Please feel free to contact us for any advice or to book a consultation with one of our expert Breast surgeons.
At The Private Clinic, Nipple Surgery is one of our specialisms, and we have a number of BAAPS registered surgeons who offer the treatment. For more information on any of the nipple surgery procedures above, or to book a consultation, please contact us on 0333 920 2471 or use our online contact form.