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Usually nipples point outward. Sometimes, they invert. When they
persistently point inwards, they are called inverted nipples. This can
be unilateral or bilateral.
With stimulation and nipple erection, most
inverted nipples will evert. Occasionally, they remain inverted despite
all efforts to evert them.
Other than for cosmetics, nipple inversion is not usually a problem.
For breast-feeding, most inverted nipples will evert. Even those that do
not evert may still function normally enough to allow for satisfactory
infant nursing.
Inverted Nipple
Normal Everted Nipple
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