Nipple Correction - Over 33 years of experience as a surgeon
Nipple Correction - 33 years of experience in surgery · 28 years of experience in plastic surgery · Extensive experience and comprehensive training and continuing education · Course instructor for colleagues · Own practice for 22 years · Practice clinic for 5 years
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Get advice on Nipple Correction nowNot only the areola and shape, but also the nipples are decisive for the appearance of the breast. If the nipple is inverted, the breast no longer looks aesthetic and can become a problem for breastfeeding women. For this reason, those affected often decide to undergo surgery at a plastic and aesthetic surgery clinic, not only for purely aesthetic reasons.
The field of nipple correction encompasses four different treatments. These include:
- Reduction of the areola – reduction of the mammillae
- Nipple correction – reduction of the shape and size of the nipples
- Treatment of inverted nipples (also known as retracted nipples)
- Treatment of nipples/areolas that are too low
The treatment procedures for nipple correction are similar in all three cases, as are the treatment risks. Only the goals of the three treatments differ. Therefore, inform yourself about these differences in advance and then decide exactly which nipple correction you would like. Specialist Dr. Münzberg is available to advise you at any time in a personal consultation at his clinic.
Areola reduction is often performed when the areolas are either too large in relation to the size of the breast, asymmetrical, or appear disproportionate to the nipple. The areola, like the entire breast, is inherited, but various circumstances such as pregnancy or significant weight fluctuations can cause the breast to change.
These changes can be corrected with surgery. First, the nipple and areola are measured to determine the final position and size. Under local anesthesia, or general anesthesia if desired, the areola is excised and the excess skin is removed. This also results in a slight tightening of the breast. Finally, the areola is sutured back to the surrounding skin of the breast. This procedure leaves only a slightly visible scar.
Nipples that are too large can be reduced in size by means of nipple correction. Nipple correction is not always purely cosmetic surgery, as the nipples of the person concerned may appear unaesthetic. Medical reasons may include inverted nipples, flat nipples, Montgomery glands (which protect the breast from drying out), or hyperthelia (excess nipples). These causes can lead to impairments.
Nipple correction can be performed using various methods. The method that is right for you will be determined by Dr. Münzberg during an initial consultation at the clinic.
Nipple retraction, also known as inverted nipples, refers to nipples that can be classified into three degrees of severity:
1st degree: The inverted nipple can be pulled out easily. The milk ducts are functional.
2nd degree: It is not possible to pull out the nipple without resistance. In some cases, the nipple may be affected by fibrosis*.
3rd degree: The nipple is difficult to pull out. Severely shortened milk ducts and very pronounced fibrosis*.
*Fibrosis is an increase in connective tissue, which leads to hardening of this tissue.
Inverted nipples usually develop during puberty or pregnancy due to hormonal changes. However, it is not only women who can suffer from inverted nipples; in rare cases, men can also be affected. In the case of the female breast, this is not just a purely aesthetic problem, because inverted nipples with shortened milk ducts can make breastfeeding very uncomfortable and almost impossible. This issue can be corrected surgically. The procedure can also be performed on an outpatient basis. The operation takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
If pregnancy or age causes the breasts to sag, the entire nipple and areola may point downward. In this case, it is possible to lift the areola complex to a certain extent using a so-called parachute incision, performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia or, if desired, under general anesthesia. In this operation, an incision is made from the edge of the areola at 9:00 o'clock to 3:00 o'clock. The incision is then made headward, creating the image of a parachute.
After anesthesia, this area of skin is removed and sutured back together so that the nipple is further headward. This procedure does not change the size of the areola. If the areola is too large, a combination of complete areola reduction and a false incision can be performed. This also slightly tightens the entire breast. The procedure usually takes between 45 and 75 minutes, is performed on an outpatient basis, and is usually performed under local anesthesia.
After each procedure, you should take it easy and refrain from sports or physically strenuous activities. For better wound healing, you should avoid sunbathing and saunas in the first few weeks after the procedure. The wound will be covered with a special bandage.
Before undergoing any aesthetic or plastic treatments or surgical procedures, you should attend a consultation with specialist Dr. Münzberg at the clinic. Correction of the nipples and areolas can also be combined with breast surgery such as a breast lift. Further information is available at info@dr-muenzberg.de.
If you have noticed that your nipples are changing or have already changed over time, caution is advised. These may be early signs of breast cancer. Be sure to have a mammogram.
