Retracted nipples

What is meant by retracted nipple?

From puberty it can be seen that instead of her nipples protruding form, are flattened and even introduced into the skin.

The origin is usually congenital, ie birth and often have relatives who have the same problem. But not often seen, except in extreme cases, until puberty, because of the development that at this time experiencing the nipple and areola with breast cancer in general.

The phenomenon of retraction because the connective fibers (a kind of network that serves as scaffolding to tissues) surrounding the milk ducts (that drain the milk produced in the glands of the breast abroad) thickens and shortens, and "pulls" the nipple to the breast depth.

What causes problems?

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• The nipple loses its sensitivity which decreases the satisfaction in sex .
• The disruption of normal breast silhouette can cause psychological problems to the patient.
• The woman may not breastfeed because the nipple is not protruding and newborn it can not enter into his mouth to suck.

What other problems can cause retraction of the nipple?

The withdrawal can cause various kinds of disorders, namely tumor, prior infections and shock or injury occurring as a result excessive scarring.

What is the correction of the deformity?

As practice a study requested preoperative comprising blood tests , electrocardiograms and X -ray.

A specific study of the breast is also requested by ultrasound and mammography .

The surgeon makes a small incision several millimeters by sectioning the fibrous strings, returning to its normal appearance nipple.

It is performed under local anesthesia, giving the hospital the same day and can then return to all normal activities, including local amenities.

For two to three weeks a suture to prevent the retracting nipple is left again. He retired at that time to be considered that the deep scar tissue is strong enough to keep the nipple itself.

What results are achieved with surgery?

Complications are rare, and include local infection or changes in skin scar.

• The nipple sensitivity reacquires
• The patient regains self-esteem and the shape of the breast is usually recovers and remain visible after the operation scar on the skin.