How to treat inverted nipples

If you use your bra incorrectly in your daily life, such as if your bra is too small or your clothes are too tight, it can easily cause nipple retraction. And medically speaking, nipple retraction is also closely related to genetic inheritance. So, for patients with inverted nipples, how should they be treated?

1. How to treat inverted nipples if they are too troublesome?

1. Support frame method for nipple inversion surgery

So far, this method is the only surgical method that can preserve the breastfeeding function. The inverted nipple is fixed to the external support frame by stainless steel wire. After 3 to 6 months of continuous expansion, the purpose of enlarging the nipple and correcting the inverted nipple is achieved. Suitable for patients with mild, moderate and moderately severe levels of dents. This method does not require making incisions on the skin, does not damage the mammary gland tubes, can maintain the breastfeeding function, and will not affect the sensation of the nipple, and the recurrence rate is low. The disadvantage is that the treatment time is long and may cause trouble in daily life.

2. Incision method for nipple retraction surgery

This method can be used for women who have already given birth and do not consider breastfeeding in the future, or patients with recurrent local inflammation, severe scar extension and deformity. During the operation, the mammary gland tube is completely disconnected, the indented nipple is fully loosened, and a tissue flap is designed to fill the tissue damage at the root of the nipple to increase support for the nipple.

The incisional nipple retraction surgery can be performed in one stage and the treatment time is relatively short. However, the incision method requires severing or partially severing the mammary gland tube, which will affect the breastfeeding function after the operation; if the scar deep on the nipple causes muscle atrophy, it will cause the occurrence of retracted nipple.

2. How to get rid of inverted nipples

1. Stretching method:

If the nipple is not retracted, we can choose a more traditional conservative treatment: First, we need to see the degree of nipple retraction. If the symptom is not very clear, we can use two fingers, pinch both sides, and rely on pressure to make the nipple bulge upwards. In this way, repetition can change the depression.

2. Attraction method:

To make the nipple protrude through air pressure, we can use a common injection needle, buckle the larger end on the nipple, connect a leather tube to the smaller end, and then connect a larger syringe, use force to draw a vacuum to create air pressure, and then press down on the skin around the nipple to make the nipple protrude.

3. Pay attention to clothing. Underwear should be made of cotton and should be changed frequently and kept away from direct sunlight. If the nipples show signs of redness or cracking, the underwear should be steamed and sterilized. Girls should not wear bras too early or too tightly, which can effectively prevent the occurrence of retracted nipples.

4. Avoid extrusion molding. Underwear and bras should be moderate and not too tight. For girls with large breasts, they should pay more attention to the looseness of the breasts. For female friends who have the habit of sleeping on their side, they should correct it in time to prevent the nipples from being squeezed, so as not to aggravate the degree of nipple retraction.

5. Pay attention to healthy diet and fitness exercise. Drink less alcohol and eat less strong-tasting foods, pay attention to nutrient intake, and develop a good lifestyle, which can have a good preventive effect on nipple retraction. Exercise and breast massage can effectively improve breast diseases.