Inverted Nipple Repair

Not at all. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, so you’ll be awake but totally numb in the area. Most Los Angeles area patients describe only mild discomfort afterward, similar to what you’d feel after a dental visit. You may experience some sensitivity or swelling, but the pain is minimal and easily managed with over-the-counter medications. 

Just one for the procedure itself, plus a follow-up about a week later to remove the protective stent and check on your healing. It’s a quick and easy two-visit solution for many patients in Marina del Rey.

You’ll notice the change immediately, though swelling may slightly mask the final look for a week or two. Once healed, the results are permanent, and your nipples will maintain their new projection with no further treatment needed.

Absolutely. Many women in the Los Angeles area choose to combine inverted nipple repair with a breast augmentation, breast lift, or implant exchange to achieve a more complete aesthetic transformation. Dr. Macias can help you determine the optimal combination of procedures to achieve your goals, and many can often be completed during the same surgical session.

Our Marina del Rey Nipple repair procedure spares the milk ducts, is very safe, and is usually associated with only mild swelling and sensitivity. More serious complications are extremely rare with this surgery and may include infection, bleeding, and poor scarring.

Nipples that have always been inverted are not usually a sign of breast cancer. However, nipples that suddenly begin to pull inward can be a rare sign of breast cancer and should be evaluated.