Inverted Nipple Correction Basel
Outpatient correction of inverted nipples in Basel – a short procedure (max. 30 minutes) under local anesthesia with an immediately visible result and no scar on the nipple. Personally performed by Dr. med. Anna M. Wagner, FMH gynecology and obstetrics with a focus on operative gynecology.
- Who it is for
- Inverted nipples, on one or both sides, from the age of 18
- Appointment
- Procedure max. 30 minutes, result visible immediately
- Costs
- One side CHF 1,800 · both sides CHF 2,950, follow-ups included; consultation CHF 195
Nipple surgery since 2016 – back to everyday life the next day.
Consultation CHF 195 · no obligation to proceed
Prefer to call · +41 61 666 62 10Outpatient inverted nipple correction at Dr. Wagner's practice in Basel – local anesthesia, max. 30 minutes, result visible immediately, no scar on the nipple. One- or two-sided possible. Presentable again the following day. Self-pay service – one-sided CHF 1,800, two-sided CHF 2,950 (including follow-up checks). Adult patients only.
- FMH specialist – Specialist FMH in gynecology and obstetrics with a focus on operative gynecology and obstetrics.
- Nipple surgery since 2016 – Specialized nipple surgery since 2016. AIAVS Fellow – Alinsod Institute (Laguna Beach, California).
- 4,000+ gynaecological procedures – Operating since 2006 (20 years, hospital and practice), of which 10 years in her own practice in Basel – routine that counts in the operating room.
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- One physician – The same physician from the initial consultation to follow-up. No clinic chain, no rotating team.
- Safety & limits – Possible risks: mild secondary bleeding, temporary change in sensitivity, wound-healing problems, in rare cases a recurrence. After the procedure, the ability to breastfeed can no longer be guaranteed – for those planning to have children or breastfeed, we discuss this in detail during the consultation.
- Discretion – Discreet practice structure in Basel, secure correspondence.
At a glance
Inverted nipples (medically: inverted mammilla) are nipples that are drawn inward instead of pointing outward. This anatomical variant affects around 2–10% of all women and can occur on one or both sides. The cause is shortened internal structures – milk ducts and tissue bands – that pull the nipple inward.
- Gynecologist FMH with a focus on operative gynecology and obstetrics
- Specialized nipple surgery since 2016
- AIAVS Fellow – Alinsod Institute, Laguna Beach (California)
- Member of SGGG, SGUM, ESAG, ISCG, AIAVS, SGML
- Over 4,000 gynaecological procedures in clinic and practice
- Outpatient under local anesthesia – home the same day, presentable again the following day
Experience in numbers
4,000+
gynaecological procedures · clinic & outpatient
max. 30
minutes · local anesthesia
Next day
presentable again
One physician
consultation, procedure and aftercare
Why Dr. Wagner
Operative gynecology with specialization in nipple surgery.
Inverted nipple correction is a minor but delicate procedure: precise incision technique at the nipple base and the finest suturing technique are decisive. Consultation, procedure and aftercare are provided personally by Dr. med. Anna M. Wagner.
FMH specialist
Specialist FMH in gynecology and obstetrics with a focus on operative gynecology and obstetrics.
Nipple surgery since 2016
Specialized nipple surgery since 2016. AIAVS Fellow – Alinsod Institute (Laguna Beach, California).
4,000+ gynaecological procedures
Operating since 2006 (20 years, hospital and practice), of which 10 years in her own practice in Basel – routine that counts in the operating room.
One physician
The same physician from the initial consultation to follow-up. No clinic chain, no rotating team.
Safety & limits
Possible risks: mild secondary bleeding, temporary change in sensitivity, wound-healing problems, in rare cases a recurrence. After the procedure, the ability to breastfeed can no longer be guaranteed – for those planning to have children or breastfeed, we discuss this in detail during the consultation.
Discretion
Discreet practice structure in Basel, secure correspondence.
Concern
Inverted nipples – common, well correctable.
Inverted nipples are nipples drawn inward instead of pointing outward. This anatomical variant affects around 2–10% of all women and can occur on one or both sides. The cause is shortened internal structures – milk ducts and tissue bands – that pull the nipple inward.
A correction is sensible in cases of psychological distress from the appearance, hygiene problems, or asymmetry when only one side is affected.
Treatment
A short procedure – immediately visible result.
Through a discreet incision at the base of the nipple, the shortened, retracting structures are released. The result is visible directly after surgery – without any scar on the nipple itself.
- 01Outpatient procedure under local anesthesia – duration max. 30 minutes
- 02Stable, lasting result with a low recurrence rate
- 03Discreet incision at the nipple base – no scar on the nipple
- 04The finest self-dissolving sutures
- 05One- or two-sided correction possible
- 06Result immediately visible; swelling subsides quickly
Who it's for
When a correction may be worthwhile
- Psychological distress from the appearance
- Hygiene problems due to the inversion
- Asymmetry – only one side affected
- Wish for a stable, lasting result
Pre-operative note
Medication & supplements before the procedure
No aspirin, ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory painkillers (NSAIDs) and no other blood-thinning medication in the 10 days before the procedure. Never stop prescribed blood-thinning medication on your own – any change is always made in consultation with the treating physician.
Also stop herbal remedies and supplements
vitamin E, fish oil/omega-3, ginkgo, garlic and ginger preparations, ginseng, turmeric and high-dose vitamin C increase bleeding risk. Please disclose all preparations – including over-the-counter and 'harmless' vitamins – in full during the consultation.
Nicotine, diet & wound healing
What really affects healing
Nicotine is the most important avoidable factor for wound-healing problems – smoking (including e-cigarettes and nicotine replacement) narrows skin blood vessels, reduces oxygen supply to tissue, and markedly increases the risk of suture dehiscence, infection and poorer scar quality. Stopping smoking several weeks before and after the procedure is strongly recommended.
Diet also affects wound healing
a strictly vegan diet (and, to a lesser extent, a purely vegetarian one) often contains too little high-quality protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12 and vitamin D – all building blocks for collagen formation and wound closure. In the weeks around the procedure we recommend a protein-rich diet and discuss targeted supplementation for a vegan diet.
Planning a family or breastfeeding
Planning children: stretching instead of surgery
If you are planning to have children or to breastfeed, surgery is not our first step. There are non-surgical methods in which the nipple is gently drawn outward over several weeks – no incision, no sutures, and no division of the milk ducts. In many women the nipple stays everted permanently, and the ability to breastfeed remains untouched.
Which method suits you depends on the degree of inversion
mild to moderate forms respond well to stretching, pronounced inversion less so. After surgery, by contrast, the ability to breastfeed can no longer be guaranteed. We therefore discuss openly whether stretching is the better route or whether the correction is best done after the breastfeeding period.
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Costs
2026 prices – transparent, including follow-up checks.
You receive a full, individual cost breakdown before the procedure. Inverted nipple correction is a self-pay service – health insurance does not cover the costs.
- Initial consultation at the Basel practice – billed via basic insurance for a medical question
- One-sided correction – CHF 1,800 (incl. wound and follow-up check)
- Two-sided correction – CHF 2,950 (incl. wound and follow-up check)
- Local anesthesia and self-dissolving sutures – included
All prices include VAT. Billed in CHF (approx. EUR 1,900 one-sided / EUR 3,100 two-sided). Payment by cash or card at the practice, no later than one week before the procedure. Cancellation up to one week before the procedure is free of charge; for cancellation within the final week 50% of the procedure fee is charged, and 100% for non-attendance.
Process
From initial consultation to final result
Personal care in five steps – the same physician from consultation to follow-up.
Consultation at the Basel practice – billed via basic insurance for a medical question. Treatment for adult patients only and a self-pay service.
- Step 01
I · Initial consultation
Clinical examination to assess the degree of severity, discussion of your expectations, risks and realistic results.
- Step 02
II · Preparation
Detailed behaviour guidance: no aspirin, ibuprofen or other blood thinners in the 10 days before the procedure. Also stop herbal supplements – vitamin E, fish oil/omega-3, ginkgo, garlic, ginger, ginseng, turmeric and high-dose vitamin C increase bleeding risk. Please disclose all preparations – including over-the-counter vitamins. Light meal on the day of surgery, comfortable clothing. Brief preliminary discussion on the day of surgery covering the planned incision approach.
- Step 03
III · Outpatient procedure
Local anesthesia of the nipple, discreet incision at the base, release of the retracting structures, the finest self-dissolving suturing technique. Duration max. 30 minutes. Home the same day.
- Step 04
IV · Aftercare
A small wound dressing after the procedure, written care instructions. Generally presentable again the following day. Wound check and follow-up check included in the price. No sport for 2–3 weeks.
- Step 05
V · Final result
The result is visible directly after the operation – the nipple points outward. Swelling subsides quickly. As the incision is at the base, no scar forms on the nipple.
Frequently asked questions
What patients often ask.
Medically reviewed by Dr. med. Anna Margareta Wagner
Board-certified specialist (FMH) in Gynaecology and Obstetrics, specialising in intimate surgery, ultrasound diagnostics and individual women's health.
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