Can nipple indentation be left untreated?

Depending on the causes of nipple indentation, some require treatment and some do not, and need to be judged based on specific performance, impact on life and examination results. 1, developmental abnormalities: nipple indentation due to congenital abnormal nipple development, if it does not affect physical health, lactation health or the patient’s psychological aspects, no special treatment is generally required. However, if it affects the aesthetics and also has an impact on the psychological health of women, which can easily lead to low self-esteem and is not conducive to normal breastfeeding in the future, it needs to be treated; 2. Disease factors: If the indentation is caused by diseases such as subcutaneous tumors in the areola area, breast inflammation or breast tumors, the primary disease needs to be treated, and in the process of treating the primary disease, the nipple indentation is also being treated. The treatment of nipple indentation mainly includes pulling, massage and surgical correction. If it is mild indentation, it can be relieved by pulling, massage, negative pressure suction and other techniques. If it is moderate sunken, you can try to correct it by manipulation first, and then do surgery if the effect is not good. For severe indentations, only surgical treatment can be performed. If severe nipple indentation is not treated in time, it may lead to acute mastitis and other adverse consequences during the breastfeeding period of women. Therefore, it is recommended to identify the cause of nipple indentation in time and then develop a reasonable treatment plan.