Silicone tractor and it's usage in treatment of nipple inversion

VernacularTitle:自制硅胶乳头内陷矫正器在临床治疗中的应用
Author: Xiaopeng SI ; Youbin WANG ; Fengjing LI ; Mingjuan DU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Nipple inversion; Silicone tractor
From: Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2009;15(1):20-22
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the clinical effect of a silicone tractor in the treatment of nipple inversion. Methods 15 patients were treated with this new type of tractor. Of all the patients, 11 were with mild to moderate nipple inversion, and 4 were serious affected patients. In the seriously affected group, the tractor was used after operation. Patients in the mild to moderate nipple inversion group was treated with the silicone tractor only. Results The result in all the patients was satisfactory after follow-ing-up for 6 to 12 months. The appearance of the nipples was well. Conclusion Continuously pulling with silicone tractor is an ideal method in nipple inversion treatment. It is simple, safe and effective.