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A direct surgical approach to correct the inverted nipple
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|August 1, 1990
Summary
A new surgical technique permanently corrects inverted nipples by dividing shortened lactiferous ducts. This procedure offers cosmetic improvement and reduces inflammation, though it precludes future breastfeeding.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery
Background:
- Inverted nipples present cosmetic concerns and hygiene challenges.
- Shortened lactiferous ducts are identified as a primary cause of nipple inversion.