Patient's question:
Doctor: One of my nipples is slightly indented inward. Why is that? This makes me feel insecure in front of my boyfriend. Is there a solution?First follow-up question: How much does the nipple pull surgery usually cost? Are there any side effects? My nipples are small. Is that normal? Also, I only have one now. I'm 23 years old. Is there a high chance of correcting it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, nipple inversion is a common disease in women. The most common causes of nipple inversion are as follows:Tight clothing. Especially during breast development, tight underwear can easily lead to nipple inversion.
Improper bra use. A bra that is too small or too tight, or one worn too early, can cause nipple inversion.
Nipple inversion also has a certain genetic relationship. Clinical observations show that if a mother or her mother's generation (grandmother) has a history of nipple inversion, the next generation is more likely to suffer from it compared to the general population.
Nipple inversion is a serious problem.
First, it affects beauty and breast-feeding.
Second, due to nipple inversion, the nipple is often forcibly pulled out during breast-feeding. At this time, the nipple is very delicate, and any collision can easily cause damage, rupture, and bleeding, potentially leading to infection of the nipple and even the entire breast, ultimately resulting in mastitis.
Third, the nipple is a very important erogenous zone for women. Many women achieve sexual arousal through nipple stimulation. Once the nipple is inverted, it becomes difficult to provide effective sexual stimulation, and it may even affect the male partner's libido.
Nipple inversion can be corrected and treated, but the key lies in prevention.
Nipple inversion prevention should start in adolescence. Women with nipple inversion in their mothers, aunts, or other immediate family members should be considered high-risk targets for prevention.
Regularly pulling the nipples. Adolescence is a critical period for breast development, and it is also an important time for correcting nipple inversion. Regularly pulling the nipples can make the breasts more prominent and improve their appearance.