Some women may undergo nipple plastic surgery if they experience nipple abnormalities such as inverted or overlarge nipples. However, in order to ensure the effect, the surgical institution must be carefully selected to avoid side effects.
Can I breastfeed after nipple plastic surgery
The normal nipple of an adult woman is conical, about 1.5-2cm higher than the plane of the breast peak, and the width is between 0.6-0.8cm. If the nipple is sunken into the areola or the nipple is too long or too thick, which affects breastfeeding, you should consider nipple plastic surgery. Whether it is nipple inversion plastic surgery or nipple reduction plastic surgery, the surgery generally does not touch the breast ducts and does not cause damage to the internal physiological structure of the breast, so it will not affect breastfeeding.
However, if you choose an informal plastic surgery institution for nipple plastic surgery, and the surgical conditions are not guaranteed, if the surgery fails, it is likely to affect your future breastfeeding function, causing lifelong regret.
When is the best time to perform nipple plastic surgery?
When to perform nipple plastic surgery can be considered separately. If the nipples are inverted, it is best to undergo nipple plastic surgery before pregnancy. This will not only avoid affecting postpartum breastfeeding, but also change the poor breast image and enhance self-confidence. In addition, early nipple retraction plastic surgery can also prevent nipples from harboring dirt and causing breast diseases.
Regarding the timing of nipple reduction and plastic surgery, consider that excessively long and thick nipples are mainly caused by breastfeeding. Therefore, you can choose to perform breast plastic surgery after the lactation period and after the baby stops breastfeeding. This will not only cause The impact of the baby's feeding can also make the overall breasts more beautiful, and is also conducive to normal breastfeeding after giving birth to the second child.
However, it should be noted that before undergoing nipple plastic surgery, do not act too hastily or "take medical care indiscriminately". You must conduct multiple verifications on the qualifications of the plastic surgery institution to avoid plastic surgery side effects that may affect the normal function of the nipple. Functional and beautiful appearance.
How much does nipple plastic surgery cost?
The price of a nipple is generally around 3,000 yuan (one side). The specific price should take into account the type of nipple plastic surgery, the level of the hospital chosen, the doctor’s qualifications, Individual recovery conditions and other factors are taken into consideration, so there is generally no specific number. The specific price is mainly affected by the following factors:
1. Surgical method. Different surgical methods are selected for nipple plastic surgery, resulting in different factors such as drugs and equipment involved, resulting in price differences. Generally speaking, the price of nipple reduction plastic surgery will be higher than that of nipple inversion plastic surgery, and the price of unilateral plastic surgery will be higher than that of bilateral plastic surgery.
2. Local prices. The price of nipple plastic surgery has a certain relationship with the location of the selected hospital. There are inherent differences in prices between developed areas and underdeveloped areas. Generally speaking, developed areas will be higher than ordinary areas.
3. It depends on the selected hospital. Due to the different levels of hospitals, there are differences in the equipment they have. Generally, the environment, equipment, and service levels of higher-level hospitals are higher than those of lower-level hospitals, which naturally leads to higher prices.
4. It depends on the doctor you choose. The price of nipple plastic surgery is affected by the doctor’s level. There is a price difference between well-known experts and ordinary doctors.
5. Personal recovery situation. If you are in good health and have a strong body recovery ability, you don’t need post-medical care, but if you have poor health, you still need to spend money on post-care.
Nipple plastic surgery results
Nipple plastic surgery is mainly divided into concave protrusion and nipple reduction. Due to different appearances, the surgical methods are different, but generally the ideal results can be achieved. The surgical effect is good, and the surgical wound is usually hidden in the nipple or areola tissue, and the scar is less obvious.
Nipple inversion plastic surgery removes the areola skin from the nipple base or areola, and then tightens the sutures. At the same time, the fibrous tissue that pulls the nipple is loosened to make the nipple protrude. Generally, the nipple can protrude out of the areola. The length reaches the normal distance from the breast plane, enabling normal breastfeeding. In addition, nipple inversion plastic surgery can remove cumbersome tissue, promote blood circulation in the central area of ??the nipple, and make the nipple more red and tender.
Nipple reduction plastic surgery corrects the phenomenon of overlarge nipples and can improve undesirable phenomena such as nipples that are too thick and too long. It is more convenient for breastfeeding, while shaping the beauty of the breasts and increasing self-confidence.
Side effects of nipple plastic surgery
If the institution where you choose nipple plastic surgery is not formal, the hospital facilities and equipment are not perfect, and the surgeon’s skills are not good enough, it can cause serious side effects, so before choosing When visiting a hospital, you must pay attention to screening the hospital’s qualifications.
1. Infection. If the surgery is not properly disinfected, wound infection may easily occur, leading to breast disease. Once an infection occurs, seek medical attention immediately.
2. Nipple numbness. If the doctor is not careful during the operation, the sensitive nerves in the breast may be removed or damaged, which may cause numbness in the breast as a side effect.
3. Poor appearance: Especially during nipple reduction surgery, removing too much or too little nipple skin, as well as improper suturing procedures, can lead to poor postoperative results.
4. Nipple necrosis: Surgery may cause damage to the nipple blood vessels, or the sutures may be too tight, affecting the blood supply to the nipple, leading to side effects of nipple necrosis.
5. Affecting the lactation function: If the surgical procedure is not performed properly, it may damage the mammary gland tubules or cause obstruction of the lactation pores, which may in turn cause side effects that affect the lactation function.
Precautions for nipple plastic surgery
Precautions for nipple plastic surgery must be in place both before and after surgery, so that the postoperative results can be more ideal.
Precautions before nipple plastic surgery:
1. Surgery is not allowed if the following conditions exist: severe hyperplasia or tumor, psychological disorder or mental illness, heart, liver and kidney insufficiency, endocrine system disease (Diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc.), clear scarring (surface scars continue to increase after wound healing), and no inflammation of the skin and breast glands.
2. Surgery should not be performed within 6 months of menstruation, pregnancy, and lactation.
3. Three weeks before nipple plastic surgery, avoid taking birth control pills, vitamin E drugs, aspirin-type painkillers and drugs with anticoagulant effects to prevent these drugs from affecting wound healing. Increased intraoperative bleeding. Therefore, three weeks before preparing for surgery, mothers should consult their doctors about which medications they should not take.
4. Do not smoke one week before nipple plastic surgery.
5. It is best not to take supplements or drink alcohol within 24 hours before nipple plastic surgery.
Precautions after nipple plastic surgery:
1. Try to avoid lifting the upper limbs upward after the operation. If necessary, wrap the upper chest with a bandage.
2. Do not eat irritating foods, such as chili peppers, immediately after surgery. It is best to stop taking medicines containing aspirin and stop smoking and drinking alcohol.
3. Breast massage can be performed 4 to 5 days after surgery.
The method is to squeeze the breast in all directions, once in the morning and evening, which can prevent capsular contracture.
4. You should take medicine according to the doctor’s advice after surgery. You can also take an appropriate amount of vitamin E to promote wound healing. If you find that the surgical wound is red and swollen, has a small amount of exudate, or is hard under the skin, you can take it. Go to the hospital for physical therapy.
5. Within one week after surgery, you should try to avoid touching the surgical site with water, and try to avoid sexual life.
6. Keep the surgical wound clean after surgery until Remove stitches.
Nipple inversion plastic surgery
Nipple inversion plastic surgery generally requires hospitalization, and the hospitalization time is about two weeks. Routine physical examination and laboratory examinations are required before surgery to determine the physical condition and whether there are any diseases in both breasts. Generally, doctors and nurses will tell you the precautions before surgery, including diet, medication, etc.
The occurrence of nipple inversion is related to tight clothing during development, improper use of bras or genetic factors. According to the degree of inversion, nipple inversion can be divided into first-degree inversion (the nipple neck is present, can be easily squeezed out, and the size is normal), second-degree inversion (no nipple neck, completely sunk in the areola, and the nipple is small), and third-degree inversion (the nipple neck is present, can be easily squeezed out, and the size is normal). Degree of inversion (the nipple is completely buried under the areola and cannot be squeezed out). According to different degrees of inversion, plastic surgery methods can be divided into the following:
First-degree nipple inversion plastic surgery: manual traction. Mommy squeezes the nipple out of the skin by herself, pinches the nipple in the horizontal direction with two fingers, and pulls the nipple outward continuously or intermittently, for about 30 minutes each time (you can replace other fingers when your hands are tired, but keep holding Nipple traction), alternate nipples on both sides. It is appropriate to stretch 3-5 times a day. The ideal effect can be achieved after two months. If it is ineffective, device traction can be performed. This method does not affect breastfeeding.
Second degree nipple inversion plastic surgery: instrument traction. That is, either manually or with an electric breast pump. Mainly through the principle of negative pressure, the nipple is sucked out. After the breastfeeding is completed, the mother can do it alternately on both sides for 30 minutes each time, 3-5 times a day. After electric traction is performed, manual traction can be combined. The above two correction methods can generally achieve better results after two months.
Third-degree nipple inversion plastic surgery: surgical plastic surgery. Through surgery, the muscle fiber bundles that pull the invagination are completely released, and at the same time, the tissue around the breast is filled under the nipple to enhance the support for the nipple and make the nipple protrude. This surgery requires anesthesia, and there are many types of surgeries, which can be chosen purposefully based on the specific circumstances. First degree nipple inversion Second degree nipple inversion Third degree nipple inversion Manual traction Instrument traction Surgical plastic surgery Pull the nipple with two fingers for 30 minutes at a time, 3-5 times a day. Use an electric breast pump to suck out your nipples for 30 minutes at a time, 3-5 times a day. Release the inverted muscle fiber bundles and fill the nipple.
In addition, the surgery is usually performed within the areola area and generally does not leave obvious scars. Under normal surgical conditions, the sensory nerves of the nipple will not be damaged, so the normal sensation of the nipple will not be affected. Surgery generally does not damage the breast ducts and will not cause breastfeeding difficulties.
Nipple reduction and plastic surgery
The reason why the nipples are too long and too thick is mainly due to the longer the mother breastfeeds. In addition, the more pregnancies, the bigger the nipples will be. Reduction plastic surgery is suitable for postpartum mothers. Unmarried and non-pregnant women are not recommended to undergo nipple reduction surgery.
Nipple reduction is mainly aimed at three situations: first, the diameter of the nipple is too long; second, the height of the nipple is too high; third, the nipple diameter is too long and the height is too high at the same time. The following plastic surgery methods can be used for these three situations:
1. The diameter of the nipple is too long. You can reduce the diameter of the nipple by making one or two long ridges, removing part of the nipple skin and tissue, and then doing fine suturing.
2. The nipple height is too high.
The operation mainly involves making a circular incision at the base of the nipple, removing part of the nipple skin flap, and then performing fine sutures to reduce the height of the nipple.
3. The nipple is too long and too high. This situation requires the above two surgeries. Anesthesia is performed before the operation, and an incision is made on the circumference of the nipple base or on the nipple cylinder to remove excess nipple tissue, and then fine suturing is performed. The nipple is covered with gauze for 7 to 8 days after the operation and the sutures are removed.
The characteristics of nipple reduction surgery are that it will not affect the normal feeling of the nipple after the operation, will not leave obvious scars, and will not affect breastfeeding.