Usually
when we think of enhancing the breasts we think about
breast lifts, reductions and enlargements. However,
for some women, their concerns are much more localized:
they are unhappy with their nipples. Whether they are
inverted or protrude too far or are too big or too puffy,
these women are always excited to hear how simple it
is to enhance just the nipple. And more beautiful nipples
mean more beautiful breasts.
Nipple
is actually made of two parts: the nipple and the areola.
The nipple is the projected part and the areola is the
dark pigmented skin that surrounds the nipple.
Nipple
Correction is a highly popular procedure for women with
"puffy" areola and/or inverted nipples or
nipples too far or too big or too puffy.
"Puffy"
areola (also known as Protuberant Areola) puts a cone-like
cap on the breasts that some women find unattractive.
There are some women who feel that their areola is too
big in size.
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What
exactly is meant by puffy areolas and inverted nipples?
Puffy areolas are areolas that puff out when in a relaxed
state. While this deformity can appear without any other
deformities, puffy areolas are also commonly seen with
tubular breast deformity and in men who aggressively
weight train.
An
inverted nipple may appear flat or as a hole or slit-like
depression. Inverted nipples, one or both nipples that
are sunken into the breast and point inwards instead
of protruding outwards, can be a major source of physical
and emotional embarrassment for both men and women and
can affect normal sexual function and self-esteem. Inverted
nipples usually look flat, or cause a depression into
the nipple area. One of the major problems is the inability
to breast feed because of inverted nipples.
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What
are the reasons for inverted nipples?
Most cases of inverted nipples are congenital — some
people are just born that way. However, some nipples
become inverted after breastfeeding when scar tissue
builds in the milk ducts. Nipples that become inverted
after birth are usually caused by one of three things:
not enough skin at the base of the nipple, constricted
milk ducts, or scarring of the milk ducts due to breastfeeding.
Sometimes
nipples are enlarged simply due to genetics or develop
after childbirth and breastfeeding.
Corrective
surgery can restore the nipple and areola to a naturally-projecting,
beautiful appearance.
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Am
I a good candidate for Nipple and/ or areola correction
surgery?
If
you're physically and mentally healthy, 18 years of
age or older, not currently pregnant or nursing, have
realistic expectations, and desire any of the following,
you are be a good candidate:
- Correction
of inverted nipples
- Reduction
of enlarged nipples
- Reduction
of enlarged areolas
- Treatment
of puffy or protuberant areolas
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How is surgery for the inverted nipples performed?
The
surgery consists of a small incision at the base of
the nipple while the nipple is in a protected projected
state. Then a gentle spreading of the fibers is performed
within the nipple (these fibers are what pulls the nipple
outward). Special care is taken: the spreading happens
parallel to the milk ducts in order to preserve them.
Once
the fibers are spread and the nipple is free and in
an outward, normal position, special sutures (stitches)
are placed inside the nipple. If you think of a clock,
the sutures go from the 12:00 position to the 6:00 position.
Another set of sutures go from the 3:00 position to
the 9:00 position. A third suture goes around the base
of the nipple. This adds stability and strength to the
base of the nipple and helps retain its outward projection.
Finally
a special stent, is placed over the nipple. This stent
actually holds your nipple in place and ensures that
the nipple heals in an outward position, retaining the
integrity gained through the surgery. Not only does
it help with the nipples' projection, it also protects
the nipple in the healing stages. This stent is left
on for one to three days.
The
sutures dissolve within 10 to 14 days and the initial
incision will not be noticeable. To date, none of the
nipples corrected have reverted.
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How
is nipple reduction surgery performed?
First,
the doctor will determine which part of the nipple needs
to be reduced. Depending on the shape of the nipple
this could be a reduction in length, a reduction in
width, or both. This is often performed under a local
anesthesia.
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Length
reduction
Nipples
that are too long either droop down or project too
far out can be shortened. Usually, to create a shorter
nipple length, the tip of the nipple will be removed
and sutured for closure. Sometimes the skin along
the neck of the nipple will be removed. In those
circumstances, the tip of the nipple is then sutured
to the bottom of the nipple, creating a shorted
nipple length.
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Width
reduction
If
the nipple is too wide (or thick), but not too long,
a pie-shaped wedge will be removed from the undersurface
of the nipple. This allows the nipple to be "taken
in" and the circumference reduced. Dissolving
sutures are used.
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Length
and Width reduction
For
some people the nipple may be too wide and too long.
In those cases, both procedures are performed.
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Recovery
Recovery time will depend on the patient, but most
patients can resume their normal activity within
a day or two. Patients can shower the day after
surgery. Dissolving sutures are used.
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How
is areola reduction surgery performed?
Areolar
Reduction is done by removing some of the pigmented
areola, either by an incision around the outside of
the areola or by an incision around the base of the
nipple. Very large areolas may require a lollypop-shaped
closure. This is where a vertical incision runs down
from the nipple as well as around the areola and then
is closed in the shape of a lollypop.
The
goal is to minimize scarring and this is achieved by
performing the smallest incision necessary. Dissolving
sutures are placed underneath the skin - these minimize
scarring as well as eliminate the need to come for suture
removal.
Recovery
time will depend on the patient, but most patients can
return to work and resume their normal activity within
a day or two.
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How is the treatment for puffy areola done?
Puffy areolar reduction is done by removing some of
the pigmented areola, either by an incision around the
outside of the areola or by an incision around the base
of the nipple, depending on the degree of puffiness.
Once the incision is made, a small portion of the areola
is removed and the areola skin is lifted, reducing the
puffiness. Dissolving sutures are placed underneath
the skin - these minimize scarring as well as eliminate
the need to come back into the office for a "painful
suture removal day."
Recovery
Recovery
time will depend on the patient, but most patients
can return to work and resume their normal activity
within a day or two
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Can I combine nipple and areola correction surgery
with other procedures in India?
Most
of our patients can go for nipple and areola correction
surgery with breast augmentation or breast reduction
or breast lift surgery. You can also combine it with
the facial surgery of your choice. You can choose between
various trips to India combined with the procedure.
You can also combine it with preventive health checks
and other Ayurveda treatments or cosmetic procedures.
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How
do I begin to have nipple and areola correction surgery
done?
- Please
fill and mail us enquiry form.
- You
can choose to combine the procedure with a or preventive
health checks Ayurveda beautification or rejuvenation
packages
- Your
case manager will get back to you with the details
and our expert surgeon’s opinion.
- The
case manager would make a detailed itinerary for you,
with the quote.
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