Between one and two in ten women suffer from flat or inverted nipples. The inverted nipple is defined by a nipple that does not respond to a stimulus: "pinch test" or the cold.Apart from supposing an aesthetic problem for some women, those with flat or inverted nipples can hinder lactation.

Women can confirm without having an inverted nipple, simply by pinching the nipple. An inverted nipple does not change, while a normal nipple protrudes.

The anatomical problem that causes the inverted nipple is a short, retractable lactiferous duct that literally "pulls" the nipple downward. There are different techniques to correct this deformity. In general terms what is pursued is to eliminate the cause that determines it: the retraction of those conduits. You have to cut the milk ducts so that the nipple comes out, but this is not enough, because if you do not do anything else the nipple can eventually invaginate again due to the internal scar that is formed when cutting those ducts . To do this, we must determine support mechanisms for the nipple to remain in place. The technique performed by Dr. Emilio Cabrera designs two areolar flaps that cross under the nipple to generate an "internal frame" that prevents the descent of it again.

IS THE CORRECTION OF AN INVERTED NIPPED NECESSARY?

The only indication to correct an inverted nipple is aesthetic, to normalize its appearance. Realizing a release of the retractable tissue and configuring a suitable tissue support that allows the nipple to remain "out", it provides an improvement in the appearance of the breasts by increasing the protection of the nipple, achieving a natural appearance.