Patient's question:
I have always been troubled by inverted nipples. I originally wanted to have corrective surgery. But I saw online that many people said it wasn't very severe and could be corrected with a nipple correction suction device. It seems that my inversion isn't too severe, and I have been using a suction device to correct it. However, during the process, the nipple opening would crack, and small amounts of liquid would seep out after prolonged use. Is this normal? I feel that the suction device isn't very effective—the nipple only protrudes slightly when suctioned, but then it flattens back out shortly after. Actually, how long does it take to see the final results with a suction device for correction? Can corrective surgery be done? Is it necessary to go to a plastic surgery hospital for correction?Doctor's answer:
Here is the English translation of the provided content, with the carriage returns left as they are:"First, manual traction. During the teenage years, it is a crucial period for breast development and also an important time to correct inverted nipples. Regularly pulling the nipples can make the breasts more prominent, increase the support of the surrounding skin, and achieve a "shaping" effect. Do this several times a day. Over time, the nipples will naturally gradually protrude outward. If it doesn’t work, you can first push the skin near the nipple outward.
Second, suction therapy. After pregnancy, use a breast pump to suction the nipples several times a day, utilizing its negative pressure to promote nipple protrusion.
Third, use a nipple corrector to treat flat or inverted nipples.
Fourth, undergo surgical plastic surgery treatment."