A surgical procedure that corrects inverted nipples by partially excising the nipple tissue.
Apply local anesthesia around the nipple
and locate the nipple.
Make incisions
on both sides of the nipple.
Cut the fibrous tissue
pulling the nipple inward.
Use underlying tissue
to prevent the nipple from retracting again.
Preserve the nipple shape
while suturing.
Complete the
sutured area.
Maintain nipple shape
while finishing the sutures.
The inverted nipple is corrected
to a size and shape that complements the breast.