A nipple whose structure is flat or inward, as opposed to protruding from the surface, is said to be inverted. Short lactiferous ducts (milk ducts) are the source of inverted nipples, which result in the nipple tightening inward, producing a flat look, or being completely inverted. The end result is a flat or "shy" nipple that neither protrudes outward nor forms a depression in the areola. Some inverted nipples might protrude in response to stimulation or pulling, but others remain permanently inverted in the breast mound.
Inverted nipples are a benign trait that can be present at birth or emerge from trauma, infection, scarring, or pregnancy. While inverted nipples are not harmful to the body, their shape may inhibit correct latching, preventing breastfeeding. In rare instances, a condition known as gynecomastia (the enlargement of male breast tissue) can induce inverted nipples in men. Correction of inverted nipples at Marina Plastic Surgery is intended to provide both men and women with natural-looking, outward-facing nipples.
