Simple Traction Device for Inverted Nipple Correction.

Lee, Hye Mi; Na, Young Cheon

Case Report

Journal of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons 2006;33(6):789-791.
Published online November 1, 2006.

Simple Traction Device for Inverted Nipple Correction.

Hye Mi Lee, Young Cheon Na

Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Jeollabuk-do, Korea. ycnadr@ hanmail.net

Abstract

PURPOSE
The inverted nipple presents many problems in both cosmetic and functional aspects. The histopathologic features of inverted nipple are that inverted nipple has less fibromuscular tissue than normal nipple, short lactiferous duct and dense fibrous tissue. Many papers have been reported for correction of the inverted nipple, however not many medical literatures has specifically described about traction method. Although traditional traction methods were using half of urine cup or lid of bottle, they were uncomfortable and incapable for wearing brassiere. METHODS: We invented a simple and more natural method using a dome-shape plastic disposable lid of take-out cup. We applied new device for three patients after corrective surgery.
RESULTS
For long term follow up, all patients satisfied their postoperative status and they were comportable with the lids.
CONCLUSION
This new method is very simple, comfortable, and effective method for traction. It also allows patients to wear the brassiere.

Keywords: Inverted nipple; Lid of ice-coffee cup