The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
A woman’s nipples are important to her body image, sexuality, and ability to breastfeed. Nipple inversion affects approximately 2% of all women and can involve one or both breasts. The issue may be transient and responsive to stimulation or permanent. In either case, our board-certified plastic surgeons can correct this disfiguring condition with a procedure called inverted nipple repair surgery that directly addresses the cause of the problem. The result for our Denver and Colorado Springs patients is normally everted, projecting nipples.
Inverted Nipple Repair
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VIEW PHOTOSWhat Are the Nipple and Areola?
The nipple is the projecting portion of the breast that carries the lactiferous (milk) ducts. The areola is the darkly pigmented circle of skin from which the nipple projects.
What Causes Inverted Nipples?
The milk ducts leading to the nipple are unusually short and tight, pulling the nipple inward.
Am I a Candidate for Inverted Nipple Repair?
Whether your nipples are transiently inverted or permanently retracted, you will benefit from the inverted nipple repair procedure.
How Is an Inverted Nipple Repair Performed?
A small incision is made at the base of the nipple within the colored areola so the scar is hidden. Then the shortened ducts are either released or selectively divided, depending on the severity of the inversion, to allow nipple eversion. Small stitches are placed under the nipple to hold the nipple out in a projected position.
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What Are the Main Risks of the Procedure?
The ability to breastfeed may be affected due to milk duct manipulation. Sensation to the nipple is usually intact after an inverted nipple repair, but it can sometimes be affected.
What Kind of Anesthesia Is Necessary for an Inverted Nipple Repair?
Local anesthetic achieves complete pain control so that you may comfortably undergo this procedure in the office operating room setting. You may opt for IV sedation or general anesthesia if you would prefer not to feel the injections to numb the skin.
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What Is Recovery Like After Inverted Nipple Surgery?
If the procedure is performed under local anesthesia, you can be back to work and most activities within several hours. Mild discomfort is common but easily manageable. You may shower after 24 hours, and the splint is removed after 2 to 4 days.
Is There Anything I Can Do About Nipples That Are Too Long or Wide? How About an Enlarged Areola?
Yes. Under a local anesthetic, simple procedures are available to reduce the length and/or width of your nipple, depending upon your goals. Similarly, an enlarged areola can be made smaller with minimal recovery time and very little risk.
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Our specialists attract patients from surrounding communities, including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Vail, the Aspen Valley, and Cheyenne, WY. Our reputation for impeccable results and outstanding patient care extends throughout the Mountain West region. See for yourself what sets us apart. Request a consultation using our online form or call (303) 278-2600 for an appointment.
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