While many breast surgeries focus on changing the size or proportion, a balanced shape also depends on the look and position of the nipples. Inverted nipple correction can give Dallas patients the option to address their concerns with the nipples that turn inward or lie flat against the breast. This specialized procedure, often done in conjunction with a larger breast augmentation procedure, releases tight tissue beneath the nipple so it can project naturally. Whether it is because of a congenital condition, changes after pregnancy, or personal aesthetic preferences, this procedure can lead to an instant confidence boost!
The appearance of your nipple-areola complex may not fit your preference due many reasons:
No matter the reason, inverted nipple correction is designed to restore a forward-facing shape and improve the symmetry of your breasts. Our board-certified and board-eligible plastic surgeons are highly experienced in correcting inverted nipples.
In some cases, women in Dallas may hope to address their inverted nipple concerns as part of their broader breast surgery plan. In other cases, they are looking for nipple augmentation as a standalone procedure. We can discuss your specific goals when you visit us for a personal consultation.
Before your inverted nipple correction surgery, you will have a thorough consultation with one of our plastic surgeons. They will explain the procedure, discuss your expectations, and address your questions or concerns, as well as provide you with pre-op instructions.
The inversion correction is typically performed under local anesthesia and takes less than an hour, if done as a standalone. During the correction procedure, a tiny, precise incision is made at the base of your nipple, utilizing advanced techniques to minimize scarring and promote natural-looking results.
The plastic surgeon will release the tight fibrous bands or shortened milk ducts that pull your nipple inward. When maintaining future breastfeeding potential is a priority, we favor duct-sparing releases whenever anatomy allows. Then, internal sutures are made that support your newly projected nipple and prevent it from retracting during healing. Finally, we use fine external sutures to close the incision with minimal scarring.
If your areola appears stretched or uneven due to long-standing inversion, a minor areolar reduction can be performed through the same incision, creating harmonious proportions without additional scars.
You will be able to go home after the surgery and resume most light activities the very same day. You will experience mild swelling, discomfort, or bruising for the first couple of days, but the soreness should disappear soon after. We provide detailed post-op instructions, including how to care for the surgical site, medications to take, and specific concerns to look for. We may instruct you to wear a soft, supportive sports bra for a few weeks until the site heals.
Most patients can resume their regular activities within a few days, but it is important to avoid strenuous exercise until cleared by our team. It may take two to three weeks until you are cleared for most types of exercise, although contact sports should be avoided for at least four weeks.
Many women can still breastfeed after inverted nipple correction, especially when duct-sparing methods are used. If future pregnancy is a possibility, let us know during your consultation so we can choose the technique that best preserves your milk-duct function while achieving lasting projection.
Our entire team understands that every individual’s aesthetic goals are personal and significant, especially when it comes to the breasts. This is why we customize treatments that prioritize your comfort and goals towards rounding out beautiful, natural breast contours.
Ready to take the next step toward enhancing your natural beauty? Call our office in Dallas, or any of our other offices in the region, to learn more about the amazing results you can get from a surgical nipple augmentation.
