
Nipple Eversion
Inverted nipples can be corrected by eversion procedures, which are usually performed under local anaesthetic as a day case.
The Procedure
Around 1 hour
Local anaesthetic
Hospital Stay
Day Case
Drains
No
Recovery
Local wound care is required. Healing time depends on technique.
Time Off Work
Around 2-3 days
Driving
Usually immediately if comfortable and no sedating medication has been used
Procedure Details
Nipple eversion is a corrective procedure designed to improve the appearance of inverted or retracted nipples, creating a more natural and outward-projecting shape.
Nipple eversion is a minor surgical procedure used to correct inverted or retracted nipples by releasing the tissue that is pulling the nipple inwards. The technique is tailored to the degree of inversion and the patient’s anatomy, with the aim of creating a more naturally projected nipple while keeping scarring as discreet as possible. The procedure is typically performed under local anaesthetic and, in many cases, patients can return to normal day-to-day activities relatively quickly.
Follow up
Wound/dressing review at 7-10 days; surgeon review at around 4-8 weeks.
