Breast abnormalities

Some women have breast asymmetry, i.e. they have two unevenly sized or differently shaped breasts. A deformation of the nipples can also be categorised as a deformity. In such cases, a combined procedure, a simultaneous breast augmentation or breast reduction and breast lift, is usually performed.

In some women, the outermost, normally slightly protruding part of the nipple does not point outwards but inwards. The nipple looks as if it has been pushed in. Such nipples, also known as inverted nipples, do not protrude even when touched. Inverted nipples are usually caused by the milk duct system being too short. Only one or both nipples can be affected.

When is inverted nipple correction recommended?

Inverted nipples can be repositioned outwards with a surgical procedure if other non-surgical treatment methods have been unsuccessful. Such a correction is particularly recommended if the deformity also becomes a psychological burden and affects the woman's self-esteem.

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The relatively simple treatment procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and under local anaesthetic. The correction is not usually covered by health insurance as it is an aesthetic operation. The ability to breastfeed is lost as a result of the procedure and there is often a loss of sensation.

After correction of the inverted nipples, the breast is covered with special caps. The stitches are removed after 4 weeks. Normal sport is only recommended after 6-8 weeks, whereby the leg muscles should be trained first and not the upper body.