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"   Question  I would like to know if there is surgery or medication available to rectify the underdevelopment of my partner&amp;#039;s breasts. The problem does not concern size or shape, but is in relation to the development of her nipples. During puberty it was noted that her nipples did not fully develop and this has caused her continual embarrassment and concern. We have spoken about plastic surgery, but we would be grateful if you could advise accordingly. Perhaps this is a matter that can be dealt with through a course of medication rather than surgery?   Answer You are correct in thinking that plastic surgery may hold the key to your partner&amp;#039;s embarrassment over the &amp;#039;underdevelopment&amp;#039; of her nipples. It is not clear from your enquiry whether her nipples are simply small or inverted. Modern cosmetic surgery can help the appearance of flat, inverted nipples. The surgeon makes a small cut under the area surrounding the nipple (areola) and pulls the nipple out. Cotton stints might be sewn onto the nipples for about one week to make sure they heal in the correct position. There will be a slight scar at the site of the incision. The operation can often be performed as a day surgery procedure. It would do no harm for her to approach her doctor with a view to being referred to a plastic surgeon to assess if there is anything that can be achieved. I am not aware of any medication that would help in this regard. Any corrective surgery is most likely to be done on a private basis. Yours sincerely The NetDoctor Medical Team  Other Q&amp;amp;amp;As  Inverted nipple Inverted nipples Inverted nipples Inverted nipples \u2013 what&amp;#039;s the solution? Itchy and tingly nipples Itchy nipple for three days My nipples are constantly erect Really itchy nipple Small lumps under my nipples The skin on my nipple has cracked The tips of my nipples are tender What can be done about inverted nipples? What can I do about my inverted nipple?  Last updated 01.01.2014 "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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