Collapsed nipple is the situation where part or all of the nipple is buried inwards
. Nipple collapse may be congenital or acquired. It is usually noticed during adolescence, when breasts begin to develop. This situation brings with it both aesthetic,
functional and psychological problems. This problem is present in 2-3 out of a hundred women, either unilaterally or bilaterally, and women may hesitate to talk about it to those around them.
Problems such as infection due to the accumulation of secretions from the nipple and difficulty in cleaning, as well as difficulties in breastfeeding the baby. livable. The most important reason for this problem is the insufficiency in the development of the milk ducts. Since the milk ducts open to the nipple, this part turning inward makes it difficult for the baby to grasp the nipple and prevents milk flow. In addition, since it does not look aesthetically pleasing
, it can damage the person's self-confidence and cause psychological and sexual problems.
If the nipple has been present since the developmental age, this is a sign that the milk ducts are not formed. /> could also happen. In these cases, the milk ducts are completely closed, and there may be fibre-like ligaments in place of these ducts, and these ligaments may have pulled the nipple in. In such cases, no matter how much attention is paid, in reality, milk does not come out of the milk ducts after pregnancy because there are no normal milk ducts. If the nipple cannot be taken out when squeezed between two fingers, such a disorder should be suspected. In these patients, only the appearance can be corrected with surgery, but
it is not possible for the patient to breastfeed her baby.
Nipple collapse is treated surgically. It is possible to correct inverted nipples with a surgery performed under local anesthesia and lasting about 1 hour. There are many surgical methods to correct
this problem. The common point of all methods is to cut the ligaments that pull the nipple in and to place a temporary or permanent support under the nipple. In most of the techniques used in surgery, the milk ducts must be cut in order to pull the nipple out. If the canals are not cut, after surgery Then the nipple collapses again. Because the main reason is that the milk ducts pull the nipple inward. For this reason, breastfeeding will not be possible in the future due to the cut of the milk ducts. With surgery, the sunken nipple is brought to its normal anatomical
positions. As a result, sunken nipples are performed especially for aesthetic concerns or to improve the
appearance. Patients can return to normal
life within a few days after surgery. Sometimes, it can be observed that the nipple corrected by surgery returns to its original state over time.
Nipple Size
Large nipples are not a functional problem but rather spoil the aesthetic appearance
situation. Most women with large nipples have serious problems with their nipples being clearly visible under the clothes they wear. No matter how thick a bra or
breast pads are used, the nipples can still be noticed from the outside.
The problem of women who are stressed due to this situation can easily be solved by a simple procedure
on the nipple. During the surgery, the milk ducts are protected, it does not cause any problems in breastfeeding, the normal sensation of the nipple is preserved, there is no loss of sensation and a natural
appearance is achieved. The goal of this surgery is to obtain a
nipple that looks natural and is the size you want.
Accessory Nipple
Rarely, some people are seen to have one or more extra nipples. . Although this condition occurs equally in men and women, it is more common in blacks, Japanese and Hebrew people. Accessory breasts are usually located on the line extending from the armpit to the groin,
they can occasionally be found in other parts of the body such as the neck, back, hips and vulva. It appears as a small brown mole, most of which are on the chest wall. Breast tissue can sometimes be found along with accessory
nipples. Although they may respond to the hormonal changes that occur after puberty, menstruation, and
pregnancy, nipples rarely
become a medical problem. If such a response occurs, the excess nipple may expand and become painful. knows. Having a third breast can also cause psychological trauma.
Auxiliary breasts and extra nipples usually do not cause a problem and do not need to be medically
removed. An extra nipple may rarely pose an additional risk to normal nipples in terms of breast diseases such as mastitis, abscess and cancer. If there are more nipples than normal, it is possible to remove them for aesthetic purposes.
Areola Size
Areola is the round brown area around the nipple. As women's breasts
grow, especially during pregnancy, the diameter of the areola begins to expand. The expansion of the areola
is proportional to the growth of the breast. The average diameter of the areola that is considered normal is
5 cm. However, an enlarged areola can reach 10-12 cm in diameter. This situation, which creates a problem in terms of
appearance, can be easily corrected by interventions that reduce the diameter of the areola.
The skin of the part of the areola outside the diameter of 5 cm can be narrowed by removing it in the form of a ring. This surgery, which does not affect the patient's normal life in any way, heals by leaving a slight circle-shaped scar around the areola.
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