What to Know About Inverted Nipple Piercings
Can You Pierce Inverted Nipples?
If your nipples are inverted, schedule a consultation with your piercer at Tattoo Consortium to determine if they can be pierced and what the effect will be.
Assessing a condition without seeing it is difficult. You also risk disappointment if you wait until your actual piercing appointment to discuss these issues with your piercer.
Can Nipple Piercing Really Correct an Inversion?
For some, nipple piercing can be an effective alternative to surgery when a knowledgeable, skilled professional performs the piercing.
However, this is not always the case. The tissue can still go back to the inversion position and cause issues such as pain or infection.
What is the Healing Process for Inverted Nipple Piercings?
It can take between 3.5 and 8 months, sometimes even longer, for an inverted nipple piercing to heal completely. Similar to other external piercings, in the first three weeks it is necessary to clean it regularly.
In addition, you need to wash your hands before touching the pierced area and the jewelry itself.
What About Breastfeeding with Inverted Nipple Piercings?
While many women fear that nipple piercing will prevent them from breastfeeding, in fact there are rarely complications in this respect. Just be sure to only remove the piercing for nursing session and putting it back on.
However, the piercing site can be a breeding ground for bacteria that a baby can ingest, and the baby could even choke on a piece of jewelry that comes loose. In addition, constant removal and replacement can cause soreness.
Pros and Cons of Inverted Nipple Piercings
Nipple piercings can be a great solution for many cases of inverted nipples simply because they keep the nipple erect and prevent it to come back. Inverted nipples are prone to retracting, so a nipple piercing can prevent this.
While pierced nipples are not always completely erect, chances are that they will be erect to a degree. They will not be able to go back to the inverted state. Therefore, this can be quick and effective solution to inverted nipples.
However, there are potential problems you may encounter with nipple piercings for inverted nipples. The tissue will sometimes try to go back to the flat or inverted position. This can result in pressure on the nipple, which may cause problems. Migration is a typical problem you may face, but other issues such as pain or infection, are also possible.
These are just a few important things to keep in mind when considering nipple piercings with inverted nipples. Contact us here at Tattoo Consortium with the link below for more information or to schedule your consultation with your piercer today!
