I'd recommend using Aquaphor or something similar to help with suction and possibly a bit of dryness around new skin exposure. Also be aware that sensitivity increases right after treating so if you have a significant other give them fair warning. I've had minimal discomfort with the application of suction, but sometimes wearing them for the extended time frame causes mild itching or dull ache around the areola. Victora CG, Bahl R, Barros AJD, Franҫa GVA, Horton S, Krasevec J, et al. Breastfeeding in the 21 st century: epidemiology, mechanisms, and lifelong effect. Lancet. 2016;387(10017):475–90.

I would highly recommend this product to assist with breastfeeding. But you need to consider some things. Here is my story: Kesaree N, Banapurmath CR, Banapurmath S, Shamanur K. Treatment of inverted nipples using a disposable syringe. J Hum Lact. 1993;9(1):27–9. I capezzoli introflessi sono la conseguenza di un difetto anatomico rappresentato da dotti galattofori corti che trattengono il capezzolo. L'intensita' di risuzione e' controllata dalla donna che la regola secondo la sua sensibilita'. L'effetto di Niplette e' dovuto all'allungamento dei dotti galattofori che trattengono il capezzolo introflesso. Poiche' non si interrompono i dotti la funzione del seno non viene alterata e l'allattamento diviene possibile. MODO D'USO Alexander JM, Grant AM, Campbell MJ. Randomised controlled trial of breast shells and Hoffman's exercises for inverted and non-protractile nipples. BMJ. 1992;304(6833):1030–2. Chan AW, Tetzlaff JM, Altman DG, Laupacis A, Gøtzsche PC, Krleža-Jerlć K, et al. SPIRIT 2013 statement: Defining standard protocol items for clinical trials. Ann Intern Med. 2013;158(3):200–7.

Kramer MS, Kakuma R. Optimal duration of exclusive breastfeeding. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2012;8:CD003517. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003517. At baseline, we will collect information on socio-demographics such as maternal age, parity, education, employment, family monthly income, previous breastfeeding, and longest duration of previous breastfeeding if present. Data on gestational age, mode of delivery, newborn’s gender, birth weight, APGAR score, and nursery admission status (regular vs intensive care), as well as grading of maternal nipple inversion will be recorded. Riordan JM, Woodly G, Heaton K. Testing validity and reliability of an instrument which measures maternal evaluation of breastfeeding. J Hum Lact. 1994;10(4):231–5. Chakrabarti K, Basu S. Management of flat or inverted nipples with simple rubber bands. Breastfeed Med. 2011;6(4):215–9.

Terrill PJ, Stapleton MJ. The inverted nipple: to cut the ducts or not? Br J Plast Surg. 1991;44(5):372–7. While still attached, the nipple and areola are both lifted from the breast and sewn into a protruding shape. I've been using this for a couple of weeks now and I'm very pleased. Based on research I'd say I have one Level 1 and one Level 2 inverted nipple. Both have responded very well to one to two 2-6 hour treatments (either sleeping or when at home) per day. I have a 9-5 job and sometimes am not at home so it's been inconsistent but for the most part, daily. At your appointment, remind your piercer that you have inverted nipples. They’ll likely want to make the room colder to help draw out the nipple. Your piercer may also use nipple clamps to help pull the nipple out.

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Nipple piercing is sometimes done to draw out inverted nipples. This is because jewelry worn in the piercing can help keep your nipple in an erect position.