Patient's question:
How much does nipple surgery cost, nipple inversion correctionDoctor's answer:
The cost is approximately 5,000 yuan.Hello, nipple inversion can be classified into two types: primary and secondary:
1. Primary nipple inversion: This is caused by the underdevelopment of smooth muscle in the nipple and areola, leading to a lack of supportive tissue under the nipple.
2. Secondary nipple inversion: This is often due to trauma, surgery, breast tumors, or fibrosis after breast inflammation, which results in the pulling of the nipple by pathological tissues within the breast.
Nipple inversion affects breastfeeding and makes it difficult to clean the area, making it prone to accumulating dirt and secondary infection. This can lead to chronic inflammation and even cancer. Congenital nipple inversion can be treated early through negative pressure suction to pull the nipple. If this is ineffective, surgical correction may be necessary.
Clinically, in addition to treating the underlying cause, surgical treatment can also be performed. Surgical treatment involves loosening the fibrous bundles causing the inversion, and if necessary, cutting some or most of the shortened breast ducts. Tissue grafts are used to fill the hollow nipple. A narrow ring is created at the base of the nipple to prevent the grafted tissue from herniating. If needed, flap grafts may be performed to enlarge the nipple or create a nipple base.
After surgery, the nipple is tractioned for a certain period to prevent recurrence of nipple inversion.