Correction of inverted nipples

Treatment Efficacy

Short-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy may achieve a certain degree of nipple protrusion in the short term, but the results may be inconspicuous. If surgical treatment is successful, it can restore the normal shape of the nipples in the short term.

Long-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy require long-term persistence to achieve good results, and may be ineffective for severe nipple inversion. Among surgical treatments, the stent-based correction for inverted nipples can preserve lactation function and offers better long-term outcomes, although it requires prolonged wearing of the stent. The incision method and triangular dermal flap correction may affect lactation function.

Is This Right for Me?

- **Ideal Candidates**:

- Individuals with congenitally inverted nipples that affect appearance or breastfeeding function.

- Those experiencing recurrent local inflammation due to nipple inversion, such as mastitis.

- Individuals seeking to improve the appearance of their nipples.

- **Unsuitable Candidates**:

- Individuals who have recently developed nipple inversion and can palpate a breast lump, have a Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4 or higher on ultrasound, or have a fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirming malignancy involving the nipple. These cases require radical surgical treatment and are not suitable for simple nipple inversion correction.

- Women who have not yet breastfed but plan to do so in the future; they should avoid surgical methods that cause significant damage to the milk ducts.

Select Equipment

- Suction Device: For suction therapy, choose equipment manufactured by reputable companies with quality assurance, featuring adjustable negative pressure and stable performance.

- Surgical Equipment: For items used during surgery, such as scalpels and sutures, hospitals should select products that comply with medical device standards.

Equipment Selection

- Suction device: For suction therapy, select equipment manufactured by reputable companies that offers quality assurance, adjustable negative pressure, and the ability to maintain stable suction.

- Surgical equipment: Items such as surgical knives and sutures used during procedures should be selected by the hospital to comply with medical device standards.

Price

The cost of correcting inverted nipples varies depending on the treatment method.

- Manual traction and suction therapy: The main expense is purchasing a suction device, which is relatively low, typically ranging from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 KRW.

- Surgical treatment: The cost of the stent method for inverted nipple correction may range from 200,000 to 600,000 KRW; the incision method and the triangular dermal flap method may cost between 150,000 and 450,000 KRW. Specific prices are also influenced by factors such as region, hospital grade, and physician experience.

Expected Outcomes

Mild nipple inversion can potentially be restored to a normal appearance through manual traction, suction therapy, or appropriate surgical intervention, without compromising breastfeeding function.

For moderate to severe nipple inversion, surgical treatment can significantly improve the external appearance of the nipple; however, for women who have not yet breastfed, the procedure may have some impact on breastfeeding capability.

Combined Therapy

Currently, there are few combined treatment approaches specifically for correcting inverted nipples. However, in cases where inversion is caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy may be required first, followed by corrective treatment once the inflammation has been controlled.

Side Effects and Complications

In addition to infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, typically resolving on their own within a period of time.

- Infection: If disinfection is not strictly performed during surgery or suction therapy, local infection may occur, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

- Nipple Necrosis: If the blood supply to the nipple is damaged during surgery, nipple necrosis may occur, although this is relatively rare.

- Impaired Lactation Function: The incision technique and triangular dermal flap technique for correcting inverted nipples may sever the milk ducts, affecting lactation function.

- Recurrence: Some patients may experience recurrence of nipple inversion after surgery.

Selecting an Instrument

When choosing a suction device, consider the following factors:

- Safety: Ensure it has high-quality standards and safety features to prevent injury to the nipple.

- Adjustability: The level of negative pressure can be adjusted according to personal tolerance.

- Comfort: The material should be soft to avoid excessive pressure on the nipple and areola during use.

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

- Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or those unable to tolerate surgery.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension who are not fit to undergo surgery.

Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding the surgical outcomes.

Side Effects

In addition to the infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, which generally resolve on their own after a period of time.

Self-Diagnosis of Symptoms

- Grade I: The nipple is inverted but can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure and does not easily contract on its own.

- Grade II: The nipple is deeply inverted; it can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure, but reverts to an inverted state as soon as the pressure is removed.

- Grade III: The nipple is severely inverted and cannot be restored to its normal shape even with external pressure.

Select Treatment Plan

Mild nipple inversion: Begin with manual traction, performed multiple times daily with gradually increasing duration per session. Alternatively, suction therapy may be used several times daily, 20 minutes per session, for three consecutive months to evaluate effectiveness.

Moderate to severe nipple inversion: For women who have not yet breastfed but intend to, the preferred option is the splint-based nipple inversion correction surgery. For women who have completed breastfeeding and have no plans to breastfeed again, incision-based nipple inversion correction surgery or triangular dermal flap nipple inversion correction surgery may be selected.

Treatment Efficacy

Short-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy may achieve a certain degree of nipple protrusion in the short term, but the results may be inconspicuous. If surgical treatment is successful, it can restore the normal shape of the nipples in the short term.

Long-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy require long-term persistence to achieve good results, and may be ineffective for severe nipple inversion. Among surgical treatments, the stent-based correction for inverted nipples can preserve lactation function and offers better long-term outcomes, although it requires prolonged wearing of the stent. The incision method and triangular dermal flap correction may affect lactation function.

Is This Right for Me?

- **Ideal Candidates**:

- Individuals with congenitally inverted nipples that affect appearance or breastfeeding function.

- Those experiencing recurrent local inflammation due to nipple inversion, such as mastitis.

- Individuals seeking to improve the appearance of their nipples.

- **Unsuitable Candidates**:

- Individuals who have recently developed nipple inversion and can palpate a breast lump, have a Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4 or higher on ultrasound, or have a fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirming malignancy involving the nipple. These cases require radical surgical treatment and are not suitable for simple nipple inversion correction.

- Women who have not yet breastfed but plan to do so in the future; they should avoid surgical methods that cause significant damage to the milk ducts.

Select Equipment

- Suction Device: For suction therapy, choose equipment manufactured by reputable companies with quality assurance, featuring adjustable negative pressure and stable performance.

- Surgical Equipment: For items used during surgery, such as scalpels and sutures, hospitals should select products that comply with medical device standards.

Equipment Selection

- Suction device: For suction therapy, select equipment manufactured by reputable companies that offers quality assurance, adjustable negative pressure, and the ability to maintain stable suction.

- Surgical equipment: Items such as surgical knives and sutures used during procedures should be selected by the hospital to comply with medical device standards.

Price

The cost of correcting inverted nipples varies depending on the treatment method.

- Manual traction and suction therapy: The main expense is purchasing a suction device, which is relatively low, typically ranging from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 KRW.

- Surgical treatment: The cost of the stent method for inverted nipple correction may range from 200,000 to 600,000 KRW; the incision method and the triangular dermal flap method may cost between 150,000 and 450,000 KRW. Specific prices are also influenced by factors such as region, hospital grade, and physician experience.

Expected Outcomes

Mild nipple inversion can potentially be restored to a normal appearance through manual traction, suction therapy, or appropriate surgical intervention, without compromising breastfeeding function.

For moderate to severe nipple inversion, surgical treatment can significantly improve the external appearance of the nipple; however, for women who have not yet breastfed, the procedure may have some impact on breastfeeding capability.

Combined Therapy

Currently, there are few combined treatment approaches specifically for correcting inverted nipples. However, in cases where inversion is caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy may be required first, followed by corrective treatment once the inflammation has been controlled.

Side Effects and Complications

In addition to infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, typically resolving on their own within a period of time.

- Infection: If disinfection is not strictly performed during surgery or suction therapy, local infection may occur, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

- Nipple Necrosis: If the blood supply to the nipple is damaged during surgery, nipple necrosis may occur, although this is relatively rare.

- Impaired Lactation Function: The incision technique and triangular dermal flap technique for correcting inverted nipples may sever the milk ducts, affecting lactation function.

- Recurrence: Some patients may experience recurrence of nipple inversion after surgery.

Selecting an Instrument

When choosing a suction device, consider the following factors:

- Safety: Ensure it has high-quality standards and safety features to prevent injury to the nipple.

- Adjustability: The level of negative pressure can be adjusted according to personal tolerance.

- Comfort: The material should be soft to avoid excessive pressure on the nipple and areola during use.

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

- Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or those unable to tolerate surgery.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension who are not fit to undergo surgery.

Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding the surgical outcomes.

Side Effects

In addition to the infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, which generally resolve on their own after a period of time.

Self-Diagnosis of Symptoms

- Grade I: The nipple is inverted but can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure and does not easily contract on its own.

- Grade II: The nipple is deeply inverted; it can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure, but reverts to an inverted state as soon as the pressure is removed.

- Grade III: The nipple is severely inverted and cannot be restored to its normal shape even with external pressure.

Select Treatment Plan

Mild nipple inversion: Begin with manual traction, performed multiple times daily with gradually increasing duration per session. Alternatively, suction therapy may be used several times daily, 20 minutes per session, for three consecutive months to evaluate effectiveness.

Moderate to severe nipple inversion: For women who have not yet breastfed but intend to, the preferred option is the splint-based nipple inversion correction surgery. For women who have completed breastfeeding and have no plans to breastfeed again, incision-based nipple inversion correction surgery or triangular dermal flap nipple inversion correction surgery may be selected.

Treatment Efficacy

Short-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy may achieve a certain degree of nipple protrusion in the short term, but the results may be inconspicuous. If surgical treatment is successful, it can restore the normal shape of the nipples in the short term.

Long-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy require long-term persistence to achieve good results, and may be ineffective for severe nipple inversion. Among surgical treatments, the stent-based correction for inverted nipples can preserve lactation function and offers better long-term outcomes, although it requires prolonged wearing of the stent. The incision method and triangular dermal flap correction may affect lactation function.

Is This Right for Me?

- **Ideal Candidates**:

- Individuals with congenitally inverted nipples that affect appearance or breastfeeding function.

- Those experiencing recurrent local inflammation due to nipple inversion, such as mastitis.

- Individuals seeking to improve the appearance of their nipples.

- **Unsuitable Candidates**:

- Individuals who have recently developed nipple inversion and can palpate a breast lump, have a Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4 or higher on ultrasound, or have a fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirming malignancy involving the nipple. These cases require radical surgical treatment and are not suitable for simple nipple inversion correction.

- Women who have not yet breastfed but plan to do so in the future; they should avoid surgical methods that cause significant damage to the milk ducts.

Select Equipment

- Suction Device: For suction therapy, choose equipment manufactured by reputable companies with quality assurance, featuring adjustable negative pressure and stable performance.

- Surgical Equipment: For items used during surgery, such as scalpels and sutures, hospitals should select products that comply with medical device standards.

Equipment Selection

- Suction device: For suction therapy, select equipment manufactured by reputable companies that offers quality assurance, adjustable negative pressure, and the ability to maintain stable suction.

- Surgical equipment: Items such as surgical knives and sutures used during procedures should be selected by the hospital to comply with medical device standards.

Price

The cost of correcting inverted nipples varies depending on the treatment method.

- Manual traction and suction therapy: The main expense is purchasing a suction device, which is relatively low, typically ranging from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 KRW.

- Surgical treatment: The cost of the stent method for inverted nipple correction may range from 200,000 to 600,000 KRW; the incision method and the triangular dermal flap method may cost between 150,000 and 450,000 KRW. Specific prices are also influenced by factors such as region, hospital grade, and physician experience.

Expected Outcomes

Mild nipple inversion can potentially be restored to a normal appearance through manual traction, suction therapy, or appropriate surgical intervention, without compromising breastfeeding function.

For moderate to severe nipple inversion, surgical treatment can significantly improve the external appearance of the nipple; however, for women who have not yet breastfed, the procedure may have some impact on breastfeeding capability.

Combined Therapy

Currently, there are few combined treatment approaches specifically for correcting inverted nipples. However, in cases where inversion is caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy may be required first, followed by corrective treatment once the inflammation has been controlled.

Side Effects and Complications

In addition to infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, typically resolving on their own within a period of time.

- Infection: If disinfection is not strictly performed during surgery or suction therapy, local infection may occur, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

- Nipple Necrosis: If the blood supply to the nipple is damaged during surgery, nipple necrosis may occur, although this is relatively rare.

- Impaired Lactation Function: The incision technique and triangular dermal flap technique for correcting inverted nipples may sever the milk ducts, affecting lactation function.

- Recurrence: Some patients may experience recurrence of nipple inversion after surgery.

Selecting an Instrument

When choosing a suction device, consider the following factors:

- Safety: Ensure it has high-quality standards and safety features to prevent injury to the nipple.

- Adjustability: The level of negative pressure can be adjusted according to personal tolerance.

- Comfort: The material should be soft to avoid excessive pressure on the nipple and areola during use.

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

- Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or those unable to tolerate surgery.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension who are not fit to undergo surgery.

Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding the surgical outcomes.

Side Effects

In addition to the infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, which generally resolve on their own after a period of time.

Self-Diagnosis of Symptoms

- Grade I: The nipple is inverted but can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure and does not easily contract on its own.

- Grade II: The nipple is deeply inverted; it can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure, but reverts to an inverted state as soon as the pressure is removed.

- Grade III: The nipple is severely inverted and cannot be restored to its normal shape even with external pressure.

Select Treatment Plan

Mild nipple inversion: Begin with manual traction, performed multiple times daily with gradually increasing duration per session. Alternatively, suction therapy may be used several times daily, 20 minutes per session, for three consecutive months to evaluate effectiveness.

Moderate to severe nipple inversion: For women who have not yet breastfed but intend to, the preferred option is the splint-based nipple inversion correction surgery. For women who have completed breastfeeding and have no plans to breastfeed again, incision-based nipple inversion correction surgery or triangular dermal flap nipple inversion correction surgery may be selected.

Treatment Efficacy

Short-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy may achieve a certain degree of nipple protrusion in the short term, but the results may be inconspicuous. If surgical treatment is successful, it can restore the normal shape of the nipples in the short term.

Long-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy require long-term persistence to achieve good results, and may be ineffective for severe nipple inversion. Among surgical treatments, the stent-based correction for inverted nipples can preserve lactation function and offers better long-term outcomes, although it requires prolonged wearing of the stent. The incision method and triangular dermal flap correction may affect lactation function.

Is This Right for Me?

- **Ideal Candidates**:

- Individuals with congenitally inverted nipples that affect appearance or breastfeeding function.

- Those experiencing recurrent local inflammation due to nipple inversion, such as mastitis.

- Individuals seeking to improve the appearance of their nipples.

- **Unsuitable Candidates**:

- Individuals who have recently developed nipple inversion and can palpate a breast lump, have a Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4 or higher on ultrasound, or have a fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirming malignancy involving the nipple. These cases require radical surgical treatment and are not suitable for simple nipple inversion correction.

- Women who have not yet breastfed but plan to do so in the future; they should avoid surgical methods that cause significant damage to the milk ducts.

Select Equipment

- Suction Device: For suction therapy, choose equipment manufactured by reputable companies with quality assurance, featuring adjustable negative pressure and stable performance.

- Surgical Equipment: For items used during surgery, such as scalpels and sutures, hospitals should select products that comply with medical device standards.

Equipment Selection

- Suction device: For suction therapy, select equipment manufactured by reputable companies that offers quality assurance, adjustable negative pressure, and the ability to maintain stable suction.

- Surgical equipment: Items such as surgical knives and sutures used during procedures should be selected by the hospital to comply with medical device standards.

Price

The cost of correcting inverted nipples varies depending on the treatment method.

- Manual traction and suction therapy: The main expense is purchasing a suction device, which is relatively low, typically ranging from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 KRW.

- Surgical treatment: The cost of the stent method for inverted nipple correction may range from 200,000 to 600,000 KRW; the incision method and the triangular dermal flap method may cost between 150,000 and 450,000 KRW. Specific prices are also influenced by factors such as region, hospital grade, and physician experience.

Expected Outcomes

Mild nipple inversion can potentially be restored to a normal appearance through manual traction, suction therapy, or appropriate surgical intervention, without compromising breastfeeding function.

For moderate to severe nipple inversion, surgical treatment can significantly improve the external appearance of the nipple; however, for women who have not yet breastfed, the procedure may have some impact on breastfeeding capability.

Combined Therapy

Currently, there are few combined treatment approaches specifically for correcting inverted nipples. However, in cases where inversion is caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy may be required first, followed by corrective treatment once the inflammation has been controlled.

Side Effects and Complications

In addition to infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, typically resolving on their own within a period of time.

- Infection: If disinfection is not strictly performed during surgery or suction therapy, local infection may occur, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

- Nipple Necrosis: If the blood supply to the nipple is damaged during surgery, nipple necrosis may occur, although this is relatively rare.

- Impaired Lactation Function: The incision technique and triangular dermal flap technique for correcting inverted nipples may sever the milk ducts, affecting lactation function.

- Recurrence: Some patients may experience recurrence of nipple inversion after surgery.

Selecting an Instrument

When choosing a suction device, consider the following factors:

- Safety: Ensure it has high-quality standards and safety features to prevent injury to the nipple.

- Adjustability: The level of negative pressure can be adjusted according to personal tolerance.

- Comfort: The material should be soft to avoid excessive pressure on the nipple and areola during use.

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

- Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or those unable to tolerate surgery.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension who are not fit to undergo surgery.

Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding the surgical outcomes.

Side Effects

In addition to the infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, which generally resolve on their own after a period of time.

Self-Diagnosis of Symptoms

- Grade I: The nipple is inverted but can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure and does not easily contract on its own.

- Grade II: The nipple is deeply inverted; it can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure, but reverts to an inverted state as soon as the pressure is removed.

- Grade III: The nipple is severely inverted and cannot be restored to its normal shape even with external pressure.

Select Treatment Plan

Mild nipple inversion: Begin with manual traction, performed multiple times daily with gradually increasing duration per session. Alternatively, suction therapy may be used several times daily, 20 minutes per session, for three consecutive months to evaluate effectiveness.

Moderate to severe nipple inversion: For women who have not yet breastfed but intend to, the preferred option is the splint-based nipple inversion correction surgery. For women who have completed breastfeeding and have no plans to breastfeed again, incision-based nipple inversion correction surgery or triangular dermal flap nipple inversion correction surgery may be selected.

Treatment Efficacy

Short-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy may achieve a certain degree of nipple protrusion in the short term, but the results may be inconspicuous. If surgical treatment is successful, it can restore the normal shape of the nipples in the short term.

Long-term effects: Manual traction and traction therapy require long-term persistence to achieve good results, and may be ineffective for severe nipple inversion. Among surgical treatments, the stent-based correction for inverted nipples can preserve lactation function and offers better long-term outcomes, although it requires prolonged wearing of the stent. The incision method and triangular dermal flap correction may affect lactation function.

Is This Right for Me?

- **Ideal Candidates**:

- Individuals with congenitally inverted nipples that affect appearance or breastfeeding function.

- Those experiencing recurrent local inflammation due to nipple inversion, such as mastitis.

- Individuals seeking to improve the appearance of their nipples.

- **Unsuitable Candidates**:

- Individuals who have recently developed nipple inversion and can palpate a breast lump, have a Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4 or higher on ultrasound, or have a fine-needle aspiration biopsy confirming malignancy involving the nipple. These cases require radical surgical treatment and are not suitable for simple nipple inversion correction.

- Women who have not yet breastfed but plan to do so in the future; they should avoid surgical methods that cause significant damage to the milk ducts.

Select Equipment

- Suction Device: For suction therapy, choose equipment manufactured by reputable companies with quality assurance, featuring adjustable negative pressure and stable performance.

- Surgical Equipment: For items used during surgery, such as scalpels and sutures, hospitals should select products that comply with medical device standards.

Equipment Selection

- Suction device: For suction therapy, select equipment manufactured by reputable companies that offers quality assurance, adjustable negative pressure, and the ability to maintain stable suction.

- Surgical equipment: Items such as surgical knives and sutures used during procedures should be selected by the hospital to comply with medical device standards.

Price

The cost of correcting inverted nipples varies depending on the treatment method.

- Manual traction and suction therapy: The main expense is purchasing a suction device, which is relatively low, typically ranging from approximately 30,000 to 50,000 KRW.

- Surgical treatment: The cost of the stent method for inverted nipple correction may range from 200,000 to 600,000 KRW; the incision method and the triangular dermal flap method may cost between 150,000 and 450,000 KRW. Specific prices are also influenced by factors such as region, hospital grade, and physician experience.

Expected Outcomes

Mild nipple inversion can potentially be restored to a normal appearance through manual traction, suction therapy, or appropriate surgical intervention, without compromising breastfeeding function.

For moderate to severe nipple inversion, surgical treatment can significantly improve the external appearance of the nipple; however, for women who have not yet breastfed, the procedure may have some impact on breastfeeding capability.

Combined Therapy

Currently, there are few combined treatment approaches specifically for correcting inverted nipples. However, in cases where inversion is caused by inflammation, anti-inflammatory therapy may be required first, followed by corrective treatment once the inflammation has been controlled.

Side Effects and Complications

In addition to infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, typically resolving on their own within a period of time.

- Infection: If disinfection is not strictly performed during surgery or suction therapy, local infection may occur, leading to symptoms such as redness, swelling, pain, and fever.

- Nipple Necrosis: If the blood supply to the nipple is damaged during surgery, nipple necrosis may occur, although this is relatively rare.

- Impaired Lactation Function: The incision technique and triangular dermal flap technique for correcting inverted nipples may sever the milk ducts, affecting lactation function.

- Recurrence: Some patients may experience recurrence of nipple inversion after surgery.

Selecting an Instrument

When choosing a suction device, consider the following factors:

- Safety: Ensure it has high-quality standards and safety features to prevent injury to the nipple.

- Adjustability: The level of negative pressure can be adjusted according to personal tolerance.

- Comfort: The material should be soft to avoid excessive pressure on the nipple and areola during use.

Contraindications for the Procedure

- Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

- Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, or those unable to tolerate surgery.

- Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes.

Contraindications for the Procedure

Individuals with acute inflammation or infectious diseases of the breast.

Patients suffering from severe systemic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or hypertension who are not fit to undergo surgery.

Individuals with psychological disorders or unrealistic expectations regarding the surgical outcomes.

Side Effects

In addition to the infection, nipple necrosis, impaired lactation function, and recurrence mentioned above, local skin bruising and swelling may also occur, which generally resolve on their own after a period of time.

Self-Diagnosis of Symptoms

- Grade I: The nipple is inverted but can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure and does not easily contract on its own.

- Grade II: The nipple is deeply inverted; it can be restored to its normal shape with external pressure, but reverts to an inverted state as soon as the pressure is removed.

- Grade III: The nipple is severely inverted and cannot be restored to its normal shape even with external pressure.

Select Treatment Plan

Mild nipple inversion: Begin with manual traction, performed multiple times daily with gradually increasing duration per session. Alternatively, suction therapy may be used several times daily, 20 minutes per session, for three consecutive months to evaluate effectiveness.

Moderate to severe nipple inversion: For women who have not yet breastfed but intend to, the preferred option is the splint-based nipple inversion correction surgery. For women who have completed breastfeeding and have no plans to breastfeed again, incision-based nipple inversion correction surgery or triangular dermal flap nipple inversion correction surgery may be selected.