Conditions
Inverted Nipples
We’re all proud owners of a pair of nipples, which vary in size and shape from person to person. Some people have nipples that are prominent enough to hang your coat on, while others have what medical professionals call “shy” nipples, which can be pulled inwards, but at other times protrude, in cold temperatures such as cold water, or as a result of massage or stimulation. However, true inverted nipples are usually present from birth and refuse to make an appearance, no matter how icy the weather or enthusiastic the massage. Men and women who have always been this way might feel self-conscious about their nipples (and women might be concerned about breastfeeding), but it isn’t usually anything to worry about. However, if you have a nipple that suddenly becomes inverted it’s important to get it checked out by your GP immediately, as it could be a sign of an underlying cancer.
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Hi, I'm Jess, 13 I have had Inverted nipple all my life and I hate them, I hear some other peoples problems and least they come out, mine never do, and I'm really worried for my future and I don't like the idea of surgery! HELP!!!
i have inverted nipples and they become erect when its cold or if their stimulated. i dont like that they arent erect all the time, is something wrong with me? is there anything i can do about it? im a 15 yr old girl.
im 15 and i have had inverted nipples and i'm really self conscious when it comes to guys. I don't want to tell anyone because i'm hoping it will go away and i will get nipples soon, is there something wrong with me?
I am the same. But I've recently realised one of my friends have too. I feel the same but realising that lots of others does help. If your worried about guys then just wear a bra
im 14 and my nipples are puffy normally and never become errect. when i am cold theyshrivel up a bit, but are never errect, is this normal?
i am 20 years old and my left nipple is inverted. i have done a lot of reading about flat and inverted nipples and im almost positive that my nipple is a grade 3 inversion which is the worst. i am self conscious about it and dont feel complete as a women. i need other advice and options to fix this problem because surgery is not something i really want to consider. please help.
I have always had inverted nipples and felt very embarrassed and self conscious. 3 weeks ago I had them corrected by Adrian Richards at Aurora Clinics - I feel and look totally different - and love my new, neat, protruding nipples. Everyone at the clinic was very caring and I felt very looked-after.
Hello my name is alice, and i suffer with inverted nipples. i have booked to have surgery in september, and was wondering if you can reccommend the consultant which is from Aurola Clinic and his name is Richard. Please advise?
Mr Richards is a fantastic Surgeon and carries out this simple procedure every week with excellent results -you will be in very safe hands and the results will change your life for the better.
Hi im John, 15 i have inverted nipples and have done for a few years now only recently i have want to cure them what would you suggest is the best treatment for a teenage boy with inverted nipples? thanks
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i have had a on going problem with my nipples they have been inverted since i was a teenager,im now 28 the last 2yrs i have seen a few docters that have said i have lumps that come and go,as of late i was up for a microsope operation to remove my ducks as im discharging all the time but yet today the day before my op they cancelled again.i feel so disheartened i cant stop crying,they want be to wait again.its broke me i only have small breasts as it is and i hate them and now i feel they gave me false hopes,yet i know i will be back to see them and go threw it all again.i feel like im being thobed off
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i have had a on going problem with my nipples they have been inverted since i was a teenager,im now 28 the last 2yrs i have seen a few docters that have said i have lumps that come and go,as of late i was up for a microsope operation to remove my ducks as im discharging all the time but yet today the day before my op they cancelled again.i feel so disheartened i cant stop crying,they want be to wait again.its broke me i only have small breasts as it is and i hate them and now i feel they gave me false hopes,yet i know i will be back to see them and go threw it all again.i feel like im being thobed off
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