Nipple Repair Marina Del Rey | Inverted Nipple Repair Santa Monica

Inverted nipples pull inward, rather than protrude outward. If you’re unhappy with the position and prominence of your nipples, a quick and simple procedure can correct the issue.

What is Inverted Nipple Repair?

Our Marina del Rey inverted nipple repair procedure is a quick, 30-minute surgery that is designed to create nipples that protrude. It is done under local anesthesia and associated with a recovery period of just one to two days.

Why Choose Dr. Macias?

Dr. Luis Macias is an internationally renowned, highly trained, double board-certified plastic surgeon located in Marina del Rey. He performs all of his breast procedures – from breast augmentations and lifts to inverted nipple repair and other nipple surgeries – with his unique artistic eye and commitment to natural results. As such, you can rest assured that you’re in highly capable hands.

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Understanding Your Condition

Most women are simply born with inverted nipples. However, they can occasionally become inverted over time due to scar tissue after breastfeeding. The severity of nipple inversion can vary, and this will impact your treatment:

Level one: The least severe form of the condition. The nipples pull inward, but temporarily protrude in response to touch, cold temperatures, breastfeeding and other sensations.
Level two: The nipples don’t protrude easily in response to manual manipulation and retract immediately when released.
Level three: The nipples never protrude, making this the most severe form of nipple inversion.

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The Procedure

There are two primary approaches to inverted nipple repair. Both are done under local anesthesia, which means you will be awake but unable to feel any discomfort during the procedure.

Dr. Macias' most common approach is a milk duct preserving technique which involves creating a small incision along the bottom border of the nipple and shaping a protruding nipple and areola mound using stitches. This preserves your future breastfeeding abilities by keeping the milk duct system mostly intact and undisturbed.

The most common technique performed by other docotors involves creating an incision along the border of the nipple and detaching the milk ducts, which allows the nipple to protrude, but it will interfere with future breastfeeding.

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Recovery

Inverted nipple repair is associated with a very quick recovery period. Most of our Marina del Rey patients are back to work and their normal daily activities same day. There will be a low profile stent in place for a week to protect the nipple, which will be removed at one week. Some discomfort and swelling may persist for two weeks. You will need to avoid the gym and any strenuous activities until your nipples have fully healed.

Am I a Candidate?

Most Marina del Rey women who are in good general health are considered candidates for inverted nipple repair. If you want to correct nipples that pull inward, this procedure may be right for you. If you wish to learn more, contact us and schedule a consultation for arguably the best treatment for nipple repair Marina del Rey has to offer.

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FAQ Inverted Nipple Repair

How much does the procedure cost?

The national average for inverted nipple repair starts at around $2,500. However, your personal investment will vary depending on your location, surgeon and facility.

What are the risks?

Our Marina del Rey Nipple repair procedure spares the milk ducts and is very safe 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.

Are inverted nipples a sign of breast cancer?

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.