Patient's question:
Does inverted nipples have a significant impact on health if left untreated? When should treatment be considered?Doctor's answer:
Hello! If a nipple inversion (nipple retraction) is discovered, women are advised to seek timely correction. Depending on the specific situation, the following methods can be used.First, manual traction. Puberty is a critical period for breast development, as well as an important time for correcting nipple inversion. Regularly pulling the nipples can make the breasts more prominent and strengthen the surrounding skin's support, achieving 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 gently push the skin near the nipple outward.
Second, suction therapy. After pregnancy, use a breast pump to suction the nipples several times a day, leveraging its negative pressure to promote nipple protrusion.
Third, using a nipple corrector is a treatment for flat or inverted nipples.