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Declining nipples, or inverted nipples, can occur in both men and women. This condition can occur at birth or during development of the body. If you did not have a nipple indent in your childhood or puberty, talk to a healthcare professional. People over the age of 50 who suffer from nipple indentation should get screened for breast cancer. For most people with the disease, a nipple dip can be cosmetic, or more serious, difficult to breastfeed. Fortunately, there are many ways to change this from manual to cosmetic surgery.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Make a plan

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   Determine the degree of nipple depression. Take your shirt off and stand in front of the mirror. Place your thumb and index finger to hold your nipple at the edge of the areola (the dark area around the nipple) and press gently about 2.5 cm below the nipple. Make sure your hand is firm but still be gentle. Depending on how your nipples are responding, you can assess their indentation.
   • Level 1: The nipples protrude easily when you lightly press the areola area.When the hand is released, the nipple maintains its ability to protrude, not immediately retract. At this level you can still breastfeed even though the mountain does not look very aesthetically pleasing. Your chest has no or little cystic fibrosis (excess connective tissue) in degree 1.
   • Level 2: The nipples are still protruding when you press down but not very easily, and it's very easy to fall back to the way they were right after. Nipples in stage 2 will make it difficult to breastfeed. You may have a small amount of cystic fibrosis and the milk ducts are also retracted.
   • Level 3: The nipple is fully recessed and does not respond to impacts and cannot pull out. This is the worst grade because there will be a lot of cystic fibrosis in the chest and a lot of indented milk ducts. You may experience redness or infection at this level and be unable to breastfeed.
   • Check both breasts, as sometimes only one nipple is dipped.

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   Define the reason. If your nipples are sagging since childhood or puberty, this is not a sign of illness. If you have recently had it, especially after turning 50, this could be a sign of illness or infection. In some cases, serious illnesses such as cancer or infection can also cause a dented nipple.
   • If you are over 50 and your areola becomes deformed and your nipples are not protruding as normal or indenting, you should seek medical help right away.
   • Women over the age of 50 are at risk for Paget's breast disease.
   • A pink nipple or areola that produces a scaly, thickened or flaky skin can also be a sign of breast cancer.
   • See your doctor if your nipples are draining white, greenish, or black. A tightness, redness, or thickening around the nipples can be a sign of dilation of mammary glands.
   • Menopausal women are at a very high risk of dilation of the mammary glands.
   • If you have lumps that drain pus when pressed or scratched, and have a fever, you may have an infection called breast abscess.
   • Most nipple infections usually occur while you are breastfeeding, but breast pressure occurs in women who are not breastfeeding.
   • If your nipples are dented after piercing, have your doctor check to see if you have abscesses.

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   Choice of treatment. The treatment method will depend on how the nipple is receding, what is causing it, and whether or not you plan to breastfeed. If there is any sign of breast cancer, inflammation or dilation of the mammary duct, seek medical attention immediately.
   • If your indentation is at level 1, manual application will make the cystic fibroids disappear and the nipple protrude more easily.
   • If you are in phase 2 or 3, consult with your doctor about what treatment is right for you. In some cases, the non-invasive methods will be suitable for some, but sometimes surgery is the best solution.
   • If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor or breast milk consultant.
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Method 2 of 4: Manual treatment

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   Use the Hoffman technique. Place both thumbs on either side of the nipple. Gently move the two thumbs in opposite directions so that one finger is facing up and one finger is facing down, or one finger to the left and one finger to the right.
   • Do it twice a day at the beginning of the workout and work your way up to five times a day.
   • This will dissolve the lumps that make your nipples fall.

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   Stimulate your nipples with your hands or mouth during sex. Rounding, pulling, or sucking on the nipple can all help bring it up. Remember not to hurt yourself, be sure but still gentle.

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   Turn your nipples with your thumb and index finger several times a day. Gently pulling on the nipple while it is erect will help the nipple protrude. Then, soak a towel with cold water and press it against the nipple to increase stimulation. advertisement

Method 3 of 4: Use supporting products

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   Nipple protector. Nipple protectors can be found in mom and baby stores or online stores. They are soft, circular platters with a small hole in the center to push the nipple out.
   • Place the protector over your chest and position your nipple right into the small hole.
   • Wear a protector under a t-shirt, bra or bra. Wear an extra top if you want to completely cover it.
   • If you are going to breastfeed, wear this protective pad 30 minutes before.
   • The protector will put slight pressure on the nipple to keep it protruding. This product can be used by both men and women to treat indentation.
   • The protector can also stimulate lactation in lactating women. Mothers should not wear this patch continuously for many days. Clean with hot water and soap after breastfeeding to wash off the milk that is on the protector.
   • Keep track of your breasts while using the protector, as it may cause a rash.

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   Use a breast pump. If you are pregnant or nursing, use a breast pump to push the nipple out.
   • Place the suction cup on your chest, then adjust the nipple in the center of the hole. The breast pump comes in a variety of sizes, so you should choose the one that best suits your breasts.
   • Place the suction cup on your chest, so it fits comfortably on your skin.
   • Hold the machine with one hand and turn on the pumping mode.
   • Pump at the level you feel most comfortable with.
   • Turn off the machine by holding both sides of the cup with one hand and turn off with the other.
   • If you are nursing, breastfeed once your nipples are protruding.
   • Do not pump too hard if you are caring for your baby as this will cause the nipple to leak.
   • There are many types of breast pumps on the market. High-end electric breast pumps like those used in maternity hospitals will help you pull out your nipples without damaging surrounding tissues.
   • There are many manufacturers that make breast pumps. Consult with nurses or breastmilk consultants to choose and use the machine effectively.

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   Use a syringe. Pull the nipple with a clean 10ml, needle-free syringe (the size of the syringe will depend on the size of your nipple).
   • Use clean and sharp scissors to cut the syringe right at the "0ml" line. (The opposite side of the plunger.)
   • Remove the plunger and re-attach the end you just cut and push the plunger into the cylinder.
   • Press the uncut tip against the nipple and pull out the plunger so that the nipple protrudes.
   • Don't pull too hard than you can bear.
   • Before removing, gently push the plunger inward to make it easier to remove.
   • Once finished, disassemble each part and wash with hot water and soap.
   • If you want, you can use Evert-It, which is a medical device that looks and works similarly to the syringe described above.

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   Use a Niplette machine. A niplette is a device that lengthens the ducts by pulling on the nipples for a long time. Machine small, transparent, made of plastic and can be worn on the chest under the shirt layer.
   • Apply a little balm to the nipples, areola and machine.
   • Attach the cylinder to the exposed end of the valve and push firmly.
   • Press the machine against the nipple with one hand and pull the cylinder with the other to create suction. Don't pull too hard because it could hurt!
   • Once the nipple comes out, remove the Niplette.
   • Hold the valve section firmly and carefully remove the cylinder from the valve. Use care to avoid air entering the tube and causing the cylinder to fall.
   • Place the Niplette under the shirt. If you're wearing a tight-fitting shirt, you can conceal the Niplette with a custom snap cover.
   • Remove the Niplette by pushing the cylinder into the valve to break the vacuum
   • Start taking Niplette for about an hour a day. Then slowly increase it by one hour each day and keep increasing until you reach eight hours daily.
   • Niplette should not be worn day or night!
   • Within three weeks, the result will be the normal protrusion of the nipples.
5. Use a flexible cup. The flexible cup is available online and is designed to treat a sagging nipple by pulling it inside the cup. Many trials have proven, this cup can cure indentation permanently in just a few weeks.
   • Align the cup to the nipple and squeeze the bottom of the cup, while gently pressing the cup against your nipple. This will create slight pressure to pull the nipple in the direction of the cup.
   • If you want the cup to fit better, apply some cracking cream - like USP - on the nipples or inside the cup. If this does not improve your situation, you should try a mug with a different size.
   • New users usually carry the cup for 15 minutes on the first day.If they are not in pain or discomfort gradually increase the time to four hours per day during the first week of use.
   • Many people can carry a flexible cup under their bra without displacing it or feeling uncomfortable. Alternatively, you can share a breast protector with a flexible cup to prevent the cup from flattening or falling out of the nipple due to the bra being too tight, or the bra is too tight.
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Method 4 of 4: Medical methods

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   Ask your doctor or plastic surgeon about a nipple adjustment surgery. Although the patient wishes to overcome this condition without the intervention of the cutlery, for some people, surgery is the best way. The new methods can handle it without breaking the ducts and you can still breastfeed after surgery. Your doctor will advise you if you need surgery or not.
   • This is a type of short-term outpatient surgery that involves local anesthesia. You can go home during the day and get back to normal life the very next day.
   • You should discuss the surgical procedure with your surgeon as well as the procedures and expected outcomes after surgery.
   • The surgeon will examine your medical history and evaluate the causes of the condition.

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   Follow the instructions for before and after surgery carefully. Your doctor will tell you what to do before and after the surgery.
   • If you must wear a bandage after surgery, change it exactly as directed by your doctor.

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   After surgery, you should discuss any questions or concerns you have with your doctor. If you experience painful swelling, bruising, and discomfort during your recovery, contact your doctor immediately.

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   Schedule a postoperative visit with your doctor. You will know more about the recovery process as well as the effectiveness of the surgery. Ask the surgeon for your next follow-up visit. advertisement

Advice

• Some nipple protectors come in two types of hole sizes: a larger hole to protect painful and sensitive nipples, and a smaller hole for recessed nipples. You will need the one with a smaller hole.
• Follow-up with a primary care physician, an obstetrician / gynecologist or breast milk consultant.

Warning

• Some breast enhancement products are not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, consult a health professional or a breast milk consultant before attempting to adjust your nipples.