Patient's question:
Since childhood, I have had inverted nipples. I have tried some methods, but they haven't worked. I haven't been to the hospital for it. If I have surgery, what would be the approximate cost? How long would it take? Would the recovery affect breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
You can start with conservative treatment. Manual traction can be performed first, gently pulling the retracted nipple outward. Sustained or intermittent outward traction on the nipple can make it protrude. The partner can suck on the retracted nipple. For nipples that have already been set, the ideal method is to use a nipple corrector, which utilizes the principle of negative pressure to draw the nipple out. Alternatively, a negative pressure cupping device can be used to gently and repeatedly suction the nipple. If these methods do not correct the issue, surgical treatment may be necessary.