Nipple invagination: there are two types: primary and secondary.
1, primary nipple invagination is caused by the lack of tissue support under the nipple due to poorly developed smooth muscle of the nipple and areola.
2, secondary nipple invagination is often caused by trauma or surgery, breast tumors and mastitis after the fibroplasia of the nipple is stretched.
The nipple invagination not only affects the aesthetics, but also hinders breastfeeding, and if infected can cause chronic inflammation and painful discomfort, and may even lead to tumor development. Mild primary nipple invagination can be treated conservatively, such as with negative pressure nipple suction and traction. Severe nipple invagination needs to be corrected by plastic surgery.
Pre-operative preparation.
1, before surgery need to do routine blood and routine four (routine HBVAg, HCVAb, HIV, TP check) two pre-operative examination.
2, such as taking aspirin, Warfarin and other anticoagulant drugs, should stop 2 weeks before surgery.
3.Women need to avoid menstruation period.
4.Wear loose underwear, preferably sporty, without steel ring.
Post-operative care.
1.The affected area should be waterproof for one week after surgery.
2, light diet for 3 months, avoid smoking and alcohol, spicy, seafood diet.
3.Please take oral medicine according to the instructions.
4, keep the incision clean and dry, incision cleaning 3-5 times a day.
Steps.
(1) Take iodophor disinfectant with cotton swab to disinfect the incision.
(2) Put boric acid ear drops on the cotton swab to clean the blood on the incision surface.
(3) Apply a thin layer of aureomycin ointment on the wound surface.
5.The stitches will be removed 6-8 days after surgery, and the wound can be exposed to water 24 hours after the stitches are removed.
6.If the wound bleeds more, please follow up immediately or contact the main surgeon.
7.After surgery, you should wear a “life preserver” (provided by the hospital) to prevent pressure on the nipple.
8.Post-operative nipple traction for 1 month.
9.If there are any knots left after surgery, or if the sutures in the wound are exposed, you need to see the doctor at any time to remove them.
10.Repeat examination at 2 weeks, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, follow up for discomfort.