Question 1

can i have surgery to fix inverted nipples?

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Yes: You'll first want to make sure there is not an abnormality causing the inversion.  If this is chronic, then it can be surgically corrected.  I recommend finding a good plastic surgeon who can perform this procedure.

Question 2

how can i fix inverted nipples without surgery?

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Inverted nipples: Some woman who breast feed may experience protraction that remains. Suction sex toys may be used to protract nipples &amp; stimulation often causes them to protract. If the nipples is able to protract then sometimes piercing jewelry can keep it in a protracted state.

Question 3

is there a way to fix inverted nipples?

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Yes: You'll first want to make sure there is not an abnormality causing the inversion.  If this is chronic, then it can be surgically corrected.  I recommend finding a good plastic surgeon who can perform this procedure.

Question 4

can you tell me how i could fix inverted nipples?

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Inverted nipple: If you age is correct as stated see your doctor to rule out breast pathology

Question 5

what is the cost to fix inverted nipples? are there payment plans?

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Plastic surgeon: Consult a plastic surgeon who will either accept what your insurance allows, or quote you the cost for people with no  insurance. Some will agree to a cash  payment plan

Question 6

can you fix inverted nipples using a breast pump?

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Breast pump: The breast pump will not turn innies into outies (not medical terminology). But the rhythmic suction of the breast pump will likely cause them to protrude allowing for milk secretion.

Question 7

should i get surgery to fix an inverted nipple?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you have had an inverted nipple your whole life, then the section is yours and is based upon appearance only.  There is nothing medically wrong or dangerous in this situation.  If the inverted nipple is something new, however, then you should see your doctor and get a mammogram because an inverted nipple can be a sign of a growing breast cancer.

Question 8

are inverted nipples treatable?

Accepted Answer

Inverted nipples: Surgical correction of inverted nipples is possible but that could negatively affect a woman's ability to breast feed.

Question 9

do you get inverted nipples during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Generally not: Sometimes during breast feeding, but pregnancy and breast feeding often cause invented nipples to "pop out". Sometimes frequent manual stimulation will do the same thing. They are generally a benign condition.

Question 10

how can i tell if i have an inverted nipple?

Accepted Answer

Compare to pictures: You should be able to find some pictures of the internet of inverted nipples (images.Google.Com) to compare it with.  Even so, an inverted nipple is a common finding, with the nipple near or below the skin surface.  A normal nipple juts out from the skin up to a quarter inch or more.

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