Correction of the shape of the nipple

The wrong shape of the nipples is not only not very aesthetic, but can also cause some problems during breastfeeding. Therefore, in certain cases, correcting the shape of the nipple is very important.

There are three main and most common forms of breast nipples, these are:

• convex - the most physiological kind;
• flat, flattened;
• drawn.

Ways to correct appearance

In most cases, all the difficulties associated with the wrong appearance of the nipple, go away during breastfeeding. But in some cases, in the presence of a retracted or flat shape, the help of special devices is necessary. To correct the shape of the nipples, use the following methods:

1. Non-surgical method. To change the appearance of using special overlays. With the help of such nipple formers, thanks to the vacuum nozzle, air is evacuated. During the long use of such devices, stretching of connective tissue strands and stretching of the nipple over the areola occurs. To draw out the outline, you can even use a conventional breast pump .
2. Surgical method - through a small incision under a microscope, correct the length of fibers from the connective tissue that determine the degree of convexity and entrainment of the nipple. With a retracted type, part of the connective tissue strands is dissected without damaging the milky ducts.
3. Massage , which consists in rhythmic compression of the two fingers of the nipples, their stretching and scrolling. This manipulation should be done several times a day.

Types of proofreaders

The corrector of the nipple shape Avent makes it possible to easily solve the problem of flat and retracted species. The mechanism of action of this device is to create a vacuum inside the cap, which must be put on the mammary gland in the area of ​​the areola. Apparatus Avent must be used during pregnancy as a preparation for lactation . It is believed that if you wear it daily for 8 hours, then in a month the nipples will stretch out and get the right appearance. The undoubted advantage of this method is the long-term result after application. Of course, this corrector of the nipple form needs to be used, since at first it gives some inconvenience and even painful sensations.

Also, for the purpose of forming nipples, use hard cups-lining with a hole in the center. They are worn throughout the day under the bra.