Inverted or flat nipples are the result of short lactiferous
(milk bearing) ducts. The Niplette is designed to lengthen these ducts by the
application of gentle suction. It is painless and easy to use. Until recently,
the only effective method of correcting inverted nipples was surgery, a costly
solution that ruled out breastfeeding for good. The Niplette quickly corrects
inverted nipples and has proven to be a permanent solution for both cosmetic
purposes and normal breastfeeding.
When
can you use the Avent Niplette?
The Avent Niplette is
suitable for correcting inverted nipples which have developed as a result of
hereditary factors or during puberty.
The Avent Niplette is
suitable for patients having had unsuccessful surgery to obtain cosmetic
correction.
The Avent Niplette is
NOT suitable for lactating breasts, however there is no harm in using the
Niplette for a few minutes to draw out the nipple and help your baby latch on.
NB: Use is not recommended in the last two months of pregnancy. DO NOT
use on inverted nipples developing later in life without medical advice. If in
doubt consult your doctor.
Instructions for use (see
diagrams)
Use
nipple
ointment
sparingly on the nipple and areola before applying the
Niplette and apply on the base of the Niplette.
1
Push the syringe firmly into the open end of the valve.
2
Hold the Avent Niplette over the inverted nipple with one hand and apply
suction by pulling the syringe with the other.
Pull as firmly as is comfortable. Do not pull too hard - a small smear of
the
ointment at the base of
the Niplette will improve the seal and suction.
3
When the nipple has been pulled out, let go of the Niplette, hold the valve
and carefully separate the syringe from the valve.
You are now free to
continue your daily activities wearing the Niplette. It can be easily
concealed under loose clothing, but with tighter clothing or sweaters, the
device will show through. Breast Shells with a very large opening can be used
to help conceal the Niplette from showing through tighter clothing.
•
If you are using the
breast shells
for sore nipples to help keep the Niplette from detaching, carefully feed
the tube into the hole of the Soft Shells and center the hole over the
Niplette, then cover with your bra.
To remove the Avent
Niplette, push the syringe into the valve to release the vacuum.
Important
advice
To obtain the best and
swiftest results the Avent Niplette should ideally be worn as much as possible
during the day and night and at the maximum suction comfortable for you. One
Niplette is required for each inverted nipple. It is possible to wear the
device overnight provided you do not sleep on your front and it may be
convenient to wear a loose fitting bra. The Shells will also help keep in
place while sleeping.
•
To prevent soreness or nipple trauma, start out
wearing only a few hours using minimal suction and build up as tolerated.
Used regularly, the
nipple should fill the mould within approximately three weeks. Continue to use
the Avent Niplette until the nipple does not retract. Use of the Niplette can
then be reduced. Any initial tendency to retract is easily overcome by
intermittent usage.
Some individuals may
notice a small amount of discharge from their nipples when it has been used
for a period of time, this is entirely normal. Bloody or brown discharge noted
upon using for the first time should be reported to a health care
professional.
If required the Niplette
can be cleaned in warm, soapy water. DO NOT sterilize.
Avent
Niplette- Instructions for Use