Inverted Nipple Surgery

Correct retracted or inverted nipples

Inverted nipples — where the nipple sits below the level of the areola instead of projecting outward — can be corrected with a short, low-risk procedure performed under local anaesthesia. The tight fibrous bands pulling the nipple inward are released or divided through tiny incisions.

There are different grades of inversion; mild cases may require only minor release, while more pronounced inversion needs careful duct management. The procedure takes around 30–45 minutes and leaves little visible scarring.

Key Benefits

Corrects nipple position to a natural outward projection
Minimal scarring through small, concealed incisions
Performed under local anaesthesia with no hospital admission
Quick recovery with results visible immediately

Is This Treatment Right For You?

Adults with congenital nipple inversion causing self-consciousness
Patients who have ruled out new-onset inversion related to a breast health issue
Those who have tried non-surgical correction devices without success

What to Expect

Assessment

Grade of inversion is assessed and breast health confirmed.

Local Anaesthesia

Area numbed for a comfortable, in-clinic procedure.

Release

Fibrous bands are divided through tiny incisions around the areola.

Support Dressing

A small support dressing maintains nipple position during initial healing.

Recovery & Aftercare

Minimal downtime — most patients return to normal activities within 1–2 days, with full healing over a few weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this affect breastfeeding?

Mild inversion cases can be corrected in a way that preserves duct continuity; your surgeon will discuss the impact on breastfeeding based on your degree of inversion.

Is this permanent?

Results are generally long-lasting; recurrence is uncommon but not impossible in the most severe grades.