This may be as a result of development, trauma, breast feeding or disease. Correction may be performed under local or general anaesthesia.

The surgery is done using very short inconspicuous incisions at the edge of the inverted nipple. The shortened bands that tether the inverted nipple are gently released to allow the nipple to evert. Care is taken not to damage the milk ducts.

Sutures are inserted to maintain eversion and a protective splint is used for 7 days.

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