Inverted Nipple Correction Surgery

Nipple inversion is the most common abnormality of the nipple. Instead of protruding normally, the nipple is held or pulled towards the inside of the breast. This is caused by shortening of the ducts that come from the glandular tissue within the breast to emerge through the nipple.

It can cause significant embarrassment and can occur on one or both sides. Some patients find it difficult to wear certain clothing, particularly thin tops or swimwear, as the inversion may be visible.

Abnormalities of the nipple or the tissue underlying it are very common and relatively straightforward to treat. There is no need for any woman to endure this condition. Dr Georgina Konrat is one of the very few qualified female Cosmetic Doctors in Brisbane, Queensland who performs inverted nipple correction surgery.

Nipple inversion is usually classified into three types:

• Grade One: The nipple can be everted or manipulated into position and appear normal. After a period of time (which can vary from woman to woman) it reverts to its inverted position.
• Grade Two: The nipple can be everted and look normal if drawn out, but it immediately inverts when released.
• Grade Three: These nipples are so tethered to the underlying breast tissue that they cannot be everted.

Your ability to breast-feed after Nipple Inversion Correction surgery will depend on the grade of your inversion and exactly how it needs to be treated. Dr Konrat will help you to understand what to expect, and the reasons for this.