The shape of the nipples of the female breast is formed when the baby is still in the womb. In the teenage period, when the breast grows, the nipples acquire their final shape, becoming more pronounced. At the same time, 10% of the fair sex have complaints of deformation, the unusual shape of female nipples. Often they are drawn into the glands or are located at the areola level.
Varieties
There are a lot of types of female nipples. There are many reasons for this. Girls have a different hormonal background, and the size of the glands, and their shape. According to gynecologists, there are a total of 8 types of female nipples, 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 is convex. They stand for the areola. The second variety is flat. They are on the same level as the areola. Chubby are distinguished by the fact that they merge with the areola. If a person is calm, they do not stand out.
Inverted 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 consult a specialist as soon as possible.
There is also the shape of a female nipple with tubercles. In this case, there are several pimples on the areoles. They are called Montgomery tubercles. At the moment, it is not known why they are needed. Doctors believe that they help the nipples not to dry 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 here has hairs.
Sometimes there are three nipples, but this is 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 begin with flesh and reach deep brown shades. Sometimes their black color is found. Sometimes the nipples are darker than the areola. This is not considered a pathology.
Unusual shape
Representatives of the fair sex are often looking for the shape of the nipples of the female breast in the photo to make sure that they do not suffer from any pathologies. A variety of forms determines the presence of nipples far from the standards, and this is absolutely normal. Unusual forms of this part of the body can become a highlight, this is far from always a cause for concern.
Of the unusual forms, large nipples are most often found, occupying almost the entire breast. They are usually surrounded by the same large areola. This feature occurs in the chest 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 happens on the large mammary glands of a specific form.
It should be borne in mind that if the owner is worried about this, she can pay for plastic surgery, which will change the form, if there is money. 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 when 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 body.
Sometimes a change in the shape of the female nipple is affected by wearing uncomfortable lingerie for a long time. If the mammary glands function poorly, this also provokes similar pathologies. It is important to regularly compare the normal shape of the female nipples (from the photo) and their own breasts, to monitor the changes also because their retraction can 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 signs of the beginning of the pathological process for a sufficiently long time. But if she is pregnant, then it is likely that she will pay attention to the problem much earlier.
When the nipples are pulled in, milk can simply leak out of the breast. In this case, breastfeeding becomes uncomfortable.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is carried out only by a mammologist or gynecologist. To eliminate the shortcomings, it is necessary to establish precisely the reason why they appeared.
As a rule, patients with complaints of chest, it is necessary to pass 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, a mammogram.
Treatment
Retraction of the nipples is a difficult anomaly, it is recommended to deal with its elimination before childbirth. As a rule, surgical intervention and treatment with medications are required. To adjust the shape of the nipples, sometimes it is enough to use local or general anesthesia.
It must be borne in mind that surgery on the nipples is contraindicated for those who plan to breast-feed their children in the future. Any operation can cause a lot of harm to the nipples, leading to a feeling of discomfort.
After the surgical intervention has already been carried out, it is necessary to constantly be monitored 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 must be avoided. It is recommended more often to be in the fresh air, to choose loose linen. Sensitivity to the nipples returns gradually.
Story
The question of the existence and pathology of the breast has always worried people. For example, it is known for certain that research relating to it was actively carried out in the XIV century. So, in 1300, the doctor Henri de Mondeville to his ruler outlined three reasons why the chest is in such a place on the body:
- So it is better seen.
- The chest warms the heart.
- Her weight is needed for women to hold strength in the abdominal cavity.
It is known that in 1840, knowledge was scarce. For example, the doctor Asti Cooper announced that women need breasts to withstand blows in hand-to-hand combat.
Three nipples
It is noteworthy that three nipples are not so rare. In different places, the probability of giving birth to a girl with such a pathology is approximately 0.2-5%. As a rule, only one extra nipple is added, but sometimes seven are found at once.
The mechanism of the occurrence of pathologies
It is necessary to note the density of the breast, and the presence of fluid on the nipples, scratches on them. If suddenly they began to crust, it is important to consult a doctor as soon as possible. In this case, such a recommendation must be followed by both women and men.
It is especially worth paying attention to all changes to those who suffered from breast diseases - from mastitis, for example. Papillomas of the ducts, as a rule, provoke the formation of such pathologies.
Pathologies arise in this part of the body as follows. As a rule, the ducts end in the nipple, 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. As a result, the tension or retraction of the nipples is more intense.
In cases where the pathology is congenital, connective tissue is shorter than normal. Inverted nipples can cause a lot of discomfort to a woman.
Lactation with deformed nipples is very likely to be difficult. Typically, a woman with a drawn-in variety cannot cope with breastfeeding. Sometimes this leads to lactostasis, mastitis. If a woman has complaints about pain in the chest, on the shape of the nipples, first of all they exclude the presence of a malignant formation.
In cases where it turns out that there is no indication for surgical intervention, resort to conservative treatment. Commonly used nozzles. They are attached to the affected area, air is pumped out, and negative pressure has a positive effect on the condition of the nipples.
Such attachments must be worn for at least a few days. It must be borne in mind that they are removed only with the participation of a doctor. Be sure to make sure that no cracks 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 tissue of the mammary glands. As a result, they become longer, the nipple comes to the surface of the gland. In 70% of cases, retracted nipples are treated exactly like this. But sometimes you can’t do without an operation.
Operation
Before her, the patient must be examined very carefully. After all, it is necessary to find out whether there are contraindications for anesthesia and surgical intervention in general. The choice of the type of operation depends on the characteristics of the woman.
So, if she plans in the future to have children and breastfeed, the doctor tries to minimize connective tissue. It is necessary to take into account the fact that surgical intervention of this kind is effective only in 80% of cases. However, it is considered more sparing.
If the girl has no plans for lactation, the incision is made deep, and then the positive effect of the operation occurs in 95% of cases. As a result, a woman is unlikely to be able to feed the baby, since the milk ducts will be crossed.
Effects
Usually, surgery is carried out, keeping the patient in a day hospital. The woman spends the first day after surgery 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 prescribed on the second or third day, giving all the necessary recommendations. They relate to the daily routine and lifestyle. So, it is forbidden to touch the operated area, to carry out thermal procedures, to use oily cosmetics.
In cases where a woman in the operated place marks hematomas or dense tissues, she needs to use the “Rescuer” ointment.
The main complication after surgery of this kind 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, exposure to 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 in this case her choice will be balanced.
How to achieve “standing” nipples?
It is known that the possibilities of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures can change the appearance of the breast if the woman is not satisfied with the retracted shape or flat. There are several ways to ensure that the nipples are always in an excited state.
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 excited nipples without such consequences. Form changes through fillers. 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.