Patient's question:
What's wrong with my nipples not developing? Since I was a child, they have always been this way, inwardly folded. I have never had a correction done.Doctor's answer:
Nipple inversion is divided into three types:Type I: Partial nipple inversion, with the nipple neck present, allowing the inverted nipple to be easily pushed out by hand. After being pushed out, the nipple size is similar to that of a normal person.
Type II: The entire nipple is in the areola, but it can be pushed out by hand. The nipple is smaller than normal and usually lacks a nipple neck.
Type III: The nipple is completely buried below the areola, making it impossible to push out the inverted nipple.
Nipple inversion (nipple retraction) not only affects the aesthetic appearance of the breast but also hinders breastfeeding function. It is difficult to clean the localized area, and the recessed part is prone to accumulating dirt and debris, often leading to local infection. Since the breast ducts are connected to theed area, inflammation can spread inward, potentially causing mastitis.