Patient's question:
Doctor, hello: What are the reasons for infant nipple inversion? My daughter is three years old. When she was born, my wife noticed that her nipples were slightly inverted. At the time, we thought that newborns might all be like this and didn't pay attention. But now that she is eighteen years old, it seems that the inversion has become more severe. What is going on? Does it affect anything? Is treatment necessary?Doctor's answer:
In your case, it is recommended to take your child to the breast surgery department of a hospital for examination to clarify the condition. Nipple inversion can be caused by developmental issues or breast diseases. If left untreated early, it can affect future breastfeeding and may also lead to breast diseases. It can be corrected by using a breast pump to pull out the nipple and applying a lifting and massage technique, or through nipple correction surgery.