The shape of the nipples of the female breast is formed when the child is still in the womb. During adolescence, as the breasts grow, the nipples take on their final shape, becoming more prominent. At the same time, 10% of the fair sex have complaints of deformation, an unusual shape of female nipples. Often they are drawn into the glands or located at the level of the areola.
Varieties
There are a lot of types of female nipples. There are many reasons for this. Girls differ in hormonal levels, and the size of the glands, and their shape. According to gynecologists, there are 8 types of female nipples in total, if we consider only the normal form. It is noteworthy that one person can combine several forms at once.
The first type of female nipples are convex. They protrude beyond the areola. The second type is flat. They are on the same level as the areola. Plump ones are distinguished by the fact that they merge with the areola. If a person is in a calm state, they do notstand out.
The retracted ones do not protrude above the mammary gland at all. The name "versatile" implies that the girl has several types of female nipples - one can be, for example, retracted, and the other - convex, puffy. This is a rare feature, do not worry if it is congenital. But if it manifested itself suddenly during life, this is an occasion to contact a specialist as soon as possible.
There is also a shape of a female nipple with tubercles. In this case, there are several pimples on the areolas. They are called Montgomery tubercles. At the moment, it is not known why exactly they are needed. Doctors say they help keep nipples from drying out.
Beautiful female nipples come with hairs. As a rule, there are very few of them. Some girls remove them with tweezers, but this is a matter of personal preference. Every woman has hair follicles on her chest, but not everyone grows hair here.
Sometimes there are three nipples, but this is already a pathology. As a rule, the third is located on the chest or under it. For some, it is invisible and rather resembles a mole, while for others it is completely formed.
Shapes and colors
Normally, the appearance of the female nipple is determined by the shape and color of the areola. It is round oval, and sometimes it is not at all - it merges with the surrounding skin. Colors start from skin to deep browns. Sometimes they are black in color. Sometimes the nipples are darker than the areola. It is not considered pathological.
Unusual shape
The shape of the nipples of the female breast in the photo is often sought by the fair sex to make sure that they do not suffer from any pathologies. A variety of shapes determines the presence of nipples far from the standards, and this is absolutely normal. The unusual shape of this part of the body can also be a highlight, this is not always a cause for concern.
Of the unusual forms, large nipples are most often found, occupying almost the entire chest. They are usually surrounded by the same large areola. This feature occurs in breasts of any shape, any size. The unusual shape can be teardrop-shaped, extremely convex even in a calm state. As a rule, this form of the female nipple occurs on large mammary glands of a specific shape.
It should be borne in mind that if the owner is worried about this, she, if she has the money, can pay for a plastic surgery that will change the shape. As a result, the appearance of the breast will change.
Causes of pathologies
Inverted nipples are quite common among people, and it is necessary to pay attention to cases where this is not a congenital pathology. As a rule, the shape of the female nipple changes due to injuries, mechanical damage. Sometimes this indicates a delay in the development of the organism.
Sometimes the change in the shape of the female nipple is affected by wearing uncomfortable underwear on a long basis. If the mammary glands function poorly, this also provokes similar pathologies. It is important to regularly compare the normal shape of female nipples (in the photo) and your own breasts, to monitor changes also because their retractionmay indicate the development of a cancerous tumor.
The abuse of alcohol, tobacco products, adverse environmental conditions can adversely affect the nipples.
Symptoms
As a rule, the woman herself does not notice the signs of the pathological process that has begun for quite a long time. But if she is pregnant, then there is a high probability that she will pay attention to the problem much earlier.
When the nipples are inverted, milk can simply flow out of the breast. In this case, breastfeeding becomes uncomfortable.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis will be carried out only by a mammologist or gynecologist. To eliminate the shortcomings, it is necessary to establish exactly the reason why they appeared.
As a rule, patients with complaints about the chest, you need to take a blood test, urine, feces. Sometimes a bacterial examination of the nipples is required. It is important to conduct an ultrasound of the mammary glands, mammography.
Treatment
Inverted nipples is not an easy anomaly, it is recommended to address it before childbirth. As a rule, both surgery and medication are required. To correct the shape of the nipples, sometimes it is enough to use local or general anesthesia.
It should be borne in mind that nipple surgery is contraindicated for those who plan to breastfeed their children in the future. Any operation can cause a lot of harm to the nipples, lead to a feeling of discomfort.
After the surgical intervention has already been carried out, it is necessary to constantly be observed by a doctor. There is a high risk that a woman will suffer from edema, bruising, and chest pain. For about a month, physical activity is excluded, stress should be avoided. It is recommended to be outdoors more often, choose loose underwear. Nipple sensitivity returns gradually.
History
The question of the existence and pathologies of the breast has always worried people. For example, it is known for certain that studies related to it were actively carried out as early as the 14th century. So, in 1300, the doctor Henri de Mondeville outlined to his ruler three reasons why the chest is in such a place on the body:
- So you can see her better.
- Chest warms the heart.
- Her weight is needed for women to keep the strength in the abdomen.
It is known that in 1840 knowledge was scarce. For example, the doctor Asti Cooper announced that women needed breasts to withstand blows in hand-to-hand combat.
Three nipples
Remarkably, three nipples are not uncommon. In different areas, the probability of having a girl with such a pathology is approximately 0.2-5%. As a rule, only one extra nipple is added, but sometimes there are seven at once.
Mechanism of occurrence of pathologies
It is necessary to note both the density of the breast, and the presence of liquid on the nipples, scratches on them. If suddenly they began to crust, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible. However, such a recommendation shouldfollow both women and men.
Especially it is worth paying attention to all the changes for those who suffered from breast diseases - from mastitis, for example. Papillomas of the ducts, as a rule, provoke the formation of such pathologies.
Pathologies occur in this part of the body as follows. As a rule, the ducts end in the nipple area, they are attached to this place by connective tissues. Due to negative factors, it is here that ordinary tissues are replaced by fibrous or sclerotic ones. As a result, the tension or retraction of the nipples is more intense.
In cases where the pathology is congenital, the connective tissues are shorter than normal. Inverted nipples can cause a lot of discomfort to a woman.
Lactation with deformed nipples will most likely be difficult. Usually a woman with their retracted variety cannot cope with breastfeeding. Sometimes this leads to lactostasis, mastitis. If a woman has complaints about pain in her chest, the shape of her nipples, first of all, she has a malignant tumor.
In cases where it turns out that there are no indications for surgical intervention, they resort to conservative treatment. Usually nozzles are used. They are attached to the affected area, the air is pumped out, and the negative pressure has a positive effect on the condition of the nipples.
These attachments must be worn for at least a few days. It should be borne in mind that they are removed only with the participation of a doctor. Be sure to followwhile ensuring that cracks do not form here. As a rule, this method of therapy is also used in cases where the patient is preparing for surgery. Nozzles affect the connective tissues of the mammary glands. As a result, they become longer, the nipple comes to the surface of the gland. In 70% of cases, this is how inverted nipples are treated. But sometimes surgery is indispensable.
Operating
Before her, the patient must be examined very carefully. After all, it is necessary to find out whether there are contraindications for anesthesia and surgery in general. The choice of the type of operation depends on the characteristics of the woman.
So, if she plans to have children in the future and breastfeed them, the doctor tries to minimally affect the connective tissues. It is necessary to take into account the fact that this kind of surgical intervention is effective only in 80% of cases. However, it is considered more forgiving.
If the girl does not plan to lactate, the incision is made deep, and then the positive effect of the operation occurs in 95% of cases. As a result, a woman will hardly be able to feed a child, since the milk ducts will be crossed.
Consequences
Usually, surgery is performed while keeping the patient in a day hospital. The first day after the operation, the woman spends under the supervision of doctors. The vital functions of the body are necessarily controlled, if necessary, painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs are used.
The patient is discharged on the second or third day, giving everythingnecessary recommendations. They relate to the regime of the day and lifestyle. So, it is forbidden to touch the operated area, carry out thermal procedures, use fatty cosmetics.
In cases where a woman notices hematomas or dense tissues at the operated site, she needs to use the Rescuer ointment.
The main complication after this kind of surgery is the appearance of scars. The nerve endings are likely to be damaged. In this case, the nipples will lose sensitivity forever.
Like any other plastic surgery, the impact on the nipple can lead to both positive and negative consequences. For this reason, it is important to provide the woman with the most complete information about everything that can happen after surgery. Only then will her choice be considered.
How to get erect nipples?
It is known that the possibilities of plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures can change the appearance of the breast if a woman is not satisfied with a retracted shape or a flat one. There are several ways to ensure that the nipples are always aroused.
But the operation affects the milk ducts, and the consequences here are very negative: both the loss of sensitivity in this area, which cannot be restored, and the loss of the ability to breastfeed.
For this reason, alternatives have been invented to achieve the effect of aroused nipples without such consequences. The form changes throughfillers. In this case, the effect will be temporary, but it will not affect lactation. You will need to constantly update the fillers. Also, a pronounced excited effect is given by special devices: manual or electric breast pumps.
