Nipple inversion is often the result of a congenital condition where the person’s milk duct tissue is tighter or shorter than normal. This pulls the nipple inward. To correct this problem, Dr. Hunsicker and Dr. Nguyen needs to release these milk ducts. As you would assume, this directly impacts the patient’s ability to breastfeed. If the patient’s inversion is more severe and the surgeon places Galashape mesh to help keep the nipple in the correct outward position, the patient will no longer be able to breastfeed.
If you’re considering having children, you should put off this procedure until after your last child is born and you are finished breastfeeding.