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Inverted Nipple

An inverted nipple, also called retracted or introverted nipple, is one that lacks normal prominence, meaning it doesn't protrude from the areola plane but is held inside. Inverted nipples are generally not concerning, except aesthetically, but they can also indicate the presence of a significant problem, so it's always good practice to investigate the causes from a medical perspective. Inverted nipples can occur in both women and men; furthermore, it can affect one breast or both and can be congenital or acquired. Mild forms of this condition are generally reversible, so much so that when manually stimulated or with cold, inverted nipples at rest can protrude for several minutes. In more severe cases, however, the inversion is permanent even after stimulation.

Inverted Nipple

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What Is It?

Inverted nipples can be congenital or acquired, and in the latter case, they can be due to benign or malignant causes. Benign nipple inversion is usually a gradual process that develops over several years. However, if the retraction occurs rapidly, the underlying cause could be inflammatory, post-surgical, or an underlying neoplasm.

More specifically, among the various causes, the most common are:

  • Congenital predisposition: a malformation present from birth that affects approximately 10-20% of women.
  • Ductal shortness: milk ducts that are too short pull the nipple toward the mammary gland and prevent it from protruding.
  • Acquired retraction: following breast infections or inflammation, such as mastitis, or mastectomies and other surgical procedures. In some cases, inverted nipples can appear after breastfeeding.
  • Neoplastic processes: an inverted nipple can also be a warning sign indicating the presence of breast cancer.
  • Gynecomastia

How To Treat It

If inverted nipples are not due to an underlying medical condition, they remain only an aesthetic concern, which can be easily resolved with minimally invasive methods. There are targeted manual stimulations and corrective devices available, but these represent temporary solutions. Aesthetic surgery, however, guarantees a permanent solution.

At Image Regenerative Clinic, Professor Carlo Tremolada corrects the problem with a very simple and quick approach, moreover without scarring: using a needle, fibrotic ducts are selectively identified while preserving the healthy ones, then the nipple position is stabilized with an absorbable suture.

Suggested Treatments

Inverted nipple, also known as retracted or invaginated nipple, is a relatively common condition in which the nipple does not protrude from the areola. It can be present from birth (congenital form) or develop over time due to surgical, infectious, or, more rarely, pathological causes. At Image Regenerative Clinic in Milan, we address this concern with minimally invasive corrective treatments designed to restore both the aesthetic appearance and functionality of the nipple. Inverted nipple surgery involves selective techniques that, when possible, preserve the milk ducts and ensure a natural result with minimal scarring and a quick recovery. A small procedure that can make a meaningful difference, both physically and emotionally.

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