An individual can be born with inverted nipples; however, inverted nipples can also occur following a traumatic incident that affects the breast(s). Furthermore, breastfeeding can cause inverted nipples. The majority of people who have inverted nipples are glad to hear that there is a surgical procedure available to correct this condition. Dr. Thomas Guillot is a board certified plastic surgeon at The Oaks at Goodwood Medical Spa who frequently performs inverted nipple correction procedures in Baton Rouge.
Inverted Nipple Correction in Baton Rouge
Since an inverted nipple correction procedure is considered a minor surgical procedure, Dr. Guillot usually performs an inverted nipple correction as an out-patient procedure. Patients receive some form of anesthesia during their inverted nipple correction surgery; therefore,
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At your pre-surgical consultation with Dr. Guillot, he will discuss the types of anesthesia he typically uses while performing an inverted nipple correction procedure in Baton Rouge.
Inverted Nipple Correction Techniques in Baton Rouge
There are numerous levels of nipple inversion; consequently, Dr. Guillot uses various techniques to correct nipple inversion. The majority of the techniques he uses for inverted nipple correction involves stretching or releasing the short breast ducts responsible for this condition; in addition, the nipple is bolstered forward to prevent scar tissue from pulling the nipple back in.
Inverted Nipple Correction in Baton Rouge – A Typical Procedure
Once you are sedated and comfortable, Dr. Guillot will begin the inverted nipple correction procedure.
1. The nipple is placed in a projected (erect)