Inverted nipples are in most cases congenital malformations of the breasts. But, scarring, infections and inflammations may also cause an inversion of the nipples. "Retracted nipple", as they are also referred to, can be easily operated: Dr. Colette Carmen Camenisch releases the lactiferous ducts surgically and pulls out the nipples.
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Some women present nipples which appear sunken in, instead of protruding out. These nipples are referred to as "inverted nipples, "retracted nipples", or "invaginated nipples".
Infections and inflammations (mastitis), as well as other diseases, or radiation therapy may also cause an inversion of the nipples. Inverted nipples may impair lactation, but otherwise, they do not cause any medical problems. Yet, many women, who suffer from this condition, find them aesthetically unpleasant.
With a corrective surgery of the inverted nipples, Dr. Colette Carmen Camenisch releases the retracted connective tissues which are responsible for pulling inwards the nipples. Subsequently, she pulls out the nipples. The results are natural protruding nipples.
Invaginated nipples can be easily corrected
The cause of inverted nipples is the formation of shortened lactiferous ducts. If they are so short that they retract inwards the nipple, the woman will present retracted nipples. In a nipple corrective surgery, Dr. Colette Carmen Camenisch releases the lactiferous ducts and the nipple are free to protrude outwards.
It may also be possible that only one breast presents such an inverted nipple formation. Sometimes, the nipple inversion may be more or less pronounced on the right or the left side.
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