Patient's question:
Description of the problem: How to know if nipple inversion is mild or severe nipple inversion?Doctor's answer:
Hello,Type I: Partial inversion of the nipple, the nipple neck is present, and the inverted nipple can be easily pushed out by hand. After being pushed out, the nipple size is similar to that of a normal person.
Type II: The nipple is completely inverted within the areola, but the nipple can be pushed out by hand. The nipple is smaller than normal, and the nipple neck is mostly absent.
Type III: The nipple is completely buried below the areola, and the inverted nipple cannot be pushed out.
Nipple inversion (nipple retraction) not only affects the aesthetic appearance of the breast but also hinders breastfeeding function. Theed area is difficult to clean, making it prone to accumulating dirt and causing local infections. Since the breast ducts are connected to the retracted area, inflammation can spread into the breast tissue, leading to mastitis.