{"key":"op_512_LT","page":{"url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=lithuania/procedure=nipple-correction/","procedure":{"id":512,"slug":"nipple-correction","name":"Корекція сосків","name_forms":{"plural":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"genitive":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"type":"surgery","grammar_number":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"parent_id":"plastic-surgery","family_attribute":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"country":{"id":215,"iso":"LT","name":"Литва"},"currency":"USD","data_date":"2026-09-24"},"pages":{"clinics_url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=lithuania/procedure=nipple-correction/","cost_url":"https://ua.bookimed.com/clinics/country=lithuania/procedure=nipple-correction/cost/","best_url":{"status":"missing","reason":"template not live"}},"price":{"from":700,"to":1400,"avg":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"us":{"from":1500,"to":6000},"uk":{"from":3600,"to":5800},"by_technique":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"by_city":[{"city":"Каунас","from":700},{"city":"Вільнюс","from":950}],"per_unit":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"factors":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"tiers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"comparison":[{"country_iso":"UA","from":500,"to":800},{"country_iso":"FR","from":2600,"to":4300},{"country_iso":"GB","from":3600,"to":5800},{"country_iso":"US","from":1500,"to":6000},{"country_iso":"IL","from":2800,"to":4300},{"country_iso":"TR","from":500,"to":1500},{"country_iso":"MX","from":1000,"to":2700},{"country_iso":"DE","from":1900,"to":3600},{"country_iso":"CA","from":2300,"to":4400},{"country_iso":"AE","from":2200,"to":4000},{"country_iso":"TH","from":500,"to":1200},{"country_iso":"PL","from":800,"to":2100},{"country_iso":"KR","from":1500,"to":3000},{"country_iso":"CZ","from":550,"to":2000},{"country_iso":"AT","from":2400,"to":4300},{"country_iso":"ES","from":600,"to":3400},{"country_iso":"IT","from":1800,"to":3400},{"country_iso":"CN","from":900,"to":2200},{"country_iso":"AU","from":3200,"to":5600},{"country_iso":"IN","from":900,"to":1800},{"country_iso":"MY","from":700,"to":2000},{"country_iso":"VN","from":500,"to":1200},{"country_iso":"BR","from":1800,"to":3400},{"country_iso":"CY","from":900,"to":2400}],"base_country":"US","base_is_fallback":false},"savings":{"pct":53,"variant":">=15%"},"package":{"included":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"excluded":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"extra_charges":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"clinics":{"count":5,"items":[{"id":253,"name":"Meliva Kardiolita Hospital","city":"Vilnius","rating":4.7,"reviews_count":159,"accreditations":["Joint Commission International"],"rank":1,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":3562,"name":"InSense Clinic","city":"Kaunas","rating":5,"reviews_count":2,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":2,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":"Inverted nipple correction performed by an ISAPS member plastic surgeon. Features the only dual-endoscopic OR in the Baltic region. 1,000+ plastic surgeries annually.","bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":176,"name":"Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center","city":"Vilnius","rating":4.6,"reviews_count":26,"accreditations":["Joint Commission International","TEMOS International Healthcare Accreditation"],"rank":3,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":483,"name":"Fi Clinica","city":"Kaunas","rating":4.7,"reviews_count":11,"accreditations":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"rank":4,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},{"id":4875,"name":"CLINICUS","city":"Klaipeda","rating":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"accreditations":["Given to the doctor International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) Сertificate","American Society of Plastic Surgeons"],"rank":5,"has_procedure":true,"why_ranked":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"bookimed_stats":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_published"},"procedure_description":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}}]},"doctors":{"count":4,"languages":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"cities":[{"id":402,"slug":"kaunas","name":"Каунас","clinics_count":1,"price_from":700,"profile":{"city_type":"Second-largest city in Lithuania","access":["Kaunas Airport (KUN), 14 km from the city center"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaunas","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaunas_Airport"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}},{"id":310,"slug":"vilnius","name":"Вільнюс","clinics_count":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"price_from":950,"profile":{"city_type":"Capital and largest city of Lithuania","access":["Vilnius Airport (VNO), 6 km from the city center"],"sources":["https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilnius","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilnius_Airport"],"checked_at":"2026-11-03","status":"ok"}}],"offers":{"active":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"active_with_related":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"hospital_nights_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"days_in_country_median":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"top_offers":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"related_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"},"other_packages":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_offers"}},"medical":{"indications":["Inverted or retracted nipple","Enlarged or elongated nipple (nipple hypertrophy)","Asymmetry of the nipples","Nipple deformity after breast surgery or trauma"],"contraindications":["Active breast infection or skin disease at the surgical site","Pregnancy","Uncontrolled systemic illness or bleeding disorder","Current breastfeeding (usually deferred until after lactation)"],"operation_hours":{"min":0.5,"max":1.5,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Per procedure for both nipples in a standalone primary correction."},"anesthesia":["local"],"sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One procedure per nipple pair, typically done in a single operative session."},"stages":[{"code":"nipple_correction","label":"Nipple correction procedure","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed at the initial session."}}],"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery for uncomplicated primary correction."},"hospital_nights":{"value":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Minor outpatient procedure under local anesthesia; same-day discharge."},"source":"parsed_details"},"treatment_conditions":["outpatient"],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":3,"max":7,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary functional recovery for daily activities after a minor nipple correction."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":7,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"After the early wound check and nipple perfusion review; suture removal timing and surgeon clearance can extend it."},"back_to_work_days":{"min":1,"max":5,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Typical office work after minor nipple correction (e.g., inverted nipple release or nipple reduction); physical work may need longer."},"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Light activity earlier; chest-strenuous exercise and pressure on the nipple avoided until cleared by the surgeon."},"final_result_months":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Swelling and scar maturation settle over this period; varies by technique."},"result_longevity":"Often long-lasting, though inverted nipples may recur in some patients depending on technique and severity; hypertrophy correction is generally permanent.","main_risks":["Recurrence of inversion or retraction","Reduced or lost nipple sensation","Impaired ability to breastfeed (milk duct division)","Nipple ischemia or partial necrosis (rare)","Infection, bleeding or hematoma","Visible scarring or asymmetry","Delayed healing"],"complication_rate_pct":{"min":3,"max":15,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication within 90 days (infection, hematoma, delayed healing, sensation change); serious ones under 1%."},"revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":20,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat surgery mainly for recurrent inversion; higher for severe inversion and duct-preserving techniques."},"success":{"metric":"Nipple projection maintained without recurrence of inversion","value":85,"horizon":"12 months","source":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"evidence_status":"limited"},"scars":"Small scars at the nipple base or around the nipple, usually inconspicuous and fading over several months.","pain":"Mild to moderate discomfort for a few days, usually managed with simple oral analgesics.","preparation":["Consultation to assess nipple type and duct preservation goals","Discussion of breastfeeding plans","Medical history review and routine pre-operative assessment as indicated","Avoid smoking before and after surgery as advised","Follow surgeon's instructions on medications and skin preparation"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Days 0-3","description":"Mild swelling, bruising and tenderness; protective dressing or nipple shield in place.","restrictions":["Avoid pressure on the nipple","Keep dressing dry"]},{"phase":"Days 4-14","description":"Swelling settles; sutures removed or dissolve; wound care continues.","restrictions":["No tight bras or friction","Avoid heavy lifting and vigorous chest exercise"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-6","description":"Return to normal activity; tenderness and sensitivity gradually normalize.","restrictions":["Resume strenuous exercise only when cleared"]},{"phase":"Months 3-6","description":"Scars mature and final nipple shape stabilizes.","restrictions":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}}],"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":5,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Early check of wound and nipple perfusion."}},{"purpose":"suture_removal","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":7,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"If non-absorbable sutures are used; falls inside the stay."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":60,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Assessment of shape and projection."}}],"sources":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Confirm your surgeon discusses options, risks and benefits before you decide, so you can make an informed decision","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/nipple-reconstruction/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"Your surgeon will discuss with you the options, risks and benefits in order for you to make an informed decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Confirm a follow-up appointment is arranged after your operation to check wound healing","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/nipple-reconstruction/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"A follow-up appointment will be arranged for you one week after your operation to remove the dressing and check that the wound is healing properly.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Confirm the person who will do the procedure is the one you consult before deciding","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Ask the surgeon to show before and after pictures of their work","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"They should be able to show before and after pictures of their work.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Find out whether the surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want, since this can be hard to confirm abroad","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"It can be difficult to find out if a surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C6","text":"Ask how many similar procedures the surgeon has performed","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"how many procedures like the one you're having they have done","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C7","text":"Ask about the surgeon’s training and qualifications","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"what training and qualifications they have","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Asked to pay for the procedure before any consultation has taken place","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Do not pay for a procedure until you've had a consultation to make sure it's right for you.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"The clinic cannot show before and after pictures of its surgeon's work","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"They should be able to show before and after pictures of their work.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"Cosmetic surgery offered on a website as part of a holiday package","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Be cautious of websites selling cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F4","text":"The surgeon will not personally consult with you before your final decision","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F5","text":"The clinic cannot explain who will provide aftercare","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"what aftercare you can expect and who will look after you","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"More bleeding from the wound than expected","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Bleeding from the surgical wound that’s more than you expect","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Redness at the incision site","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Redness at the incision site","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Pain that persists even after taking pain medication","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Pain that persists even after you take pain medication","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W4","text":"Fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":true,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.33 degrees Celsius) or higher","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Home doctor needs the clinic's follow-up recommendations in a written discharge summary","document":"discharge summary","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"When you have treatment abroad, you must ask the treatment provider for their follow-up recommendations documented within a written discharge summary in English.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1}},"parsed_details":{"procedure_type":"surgery","fields":{"anesthesia":["local"],"back_to_work_days":{"min":1,"max":5,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Typical office work after minor nipple correction (e.g., inverted nipple release or nipple reduction); physical work may need longer."},"complication_rate_pct":{"min":3,"max":15,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Any complication within 90 days (infection, hematoma, delayed healing, sensation change); serious ones under 1%."},"contraindications":["Active breast infection or skin disease at the surgical site","Pregnancy","Uncontrolled systemic illness or bleeding disorder","Current breastfeeding (usually deferred until after lactation)"],"days_in_clinic":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"nights","qualifier":"Minor outpatient procedure under local anesthesia; same-day discharge."},"diagnostic_duration_minutes":null,"diagnostic_preparation":null,"diagnostic_referral_needed":null,"diagnostic_result_time_hours":null,"exercise_resume_weeks":{"min":2,"max":4,"unit":"weeks","qualifier":"Light activity earlier; chest-strenuous exercise and pressure on the nipple avoided until cleared by the surgeon."},"final_result_months":{"min":3,"max":6,"unit":"months","qualifier":"Swelling and scar maturation settle over this period; varies by technique."},"fly_home_after_days":{"min":7,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"After the early wound check and nipple perfusion review; suture removal timing and surgeon clearance can extend it."},"follow_up_visits":[{"purpose":"wound_check","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":5,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Early check of wound and nipple perfusion."}},{"purpose":"suture_removal","requirement":"conditional","after":{"min":7,"max":10,"unit":"days","qualifier":"If non-absorbable sutures are used; falls inside the stay."}},{"purpose":"result_review","requirement":"routine","after":{"min":60,"max":90,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Assessment of shape and projection."}}],"indications":["Inverted or retracted nipple","Enlarged or elongated nipple (nipple hypertrophy)","Asymmetry of the nipples","Nipple deformity after breast surgery or trauma"],"main_risks":["Recurrence of inversion or retraction","Reduced or lost nipple sensation","Impaired ability to breastfeed (milk duct division)","Nipple ischemia or partial necrosis (rare)","Infection, bleeding or hematoma","Visible scarring or asymmetry","Delayed healing"],"pain":"Mild to moderate discomfort for a few days, usually managed with simple oral analgesics.","preparation":["Consultation to assess nipple type and duct preservation goals","Discussion of breastfeeding plans","Medical history review and routine pre-operative assessment as indicated","Avoid smoking before and after surgery as advised","Follow surgeon's instructions on medications and skin preparation"],"recovery_timeline":[{"phase":"Days 0-3","description":"Mild swelling, bruising and tenderness; protective dressing or nipple shield in place.","restrictions":["Avoid pressure on the nipple","Keep dressing dry"]},{"phase":"Days 4-14","description":"Swelling settles; sutures removed or dissolve; wound care continues.","restrictions":["No tight bras or friction","Avoid heavy lifting and vigorous chest exercise"]},{"phase":"Weeks 2-6","description":"Return to normal activity; tenderness and sensitivity gradually normalize.","restrictions":["Resume strenuous exercise only when cleared"]},{"phase":"Months 3-6","description":"Scars mature and final nipple shape stabilizes.","restrictions":[]}],"rehabilitation_days":{"min":3,"max":7,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Ordinary functional recovery for daily activities after a minor nipple correction."},"result_longevity":"Often long-lasting, though inverted nipples may recur in some patients depending on technique and severity; hypertrophy correction is generally permanent.","revision_rate_pct":{"min":5,"max":20,"unit":"percent","qualifier":"Repeat surgery mainly for recurrent inversion; higher for severe inversion and duct-preserving techniques."},"scars":"Small scars at the nipple base or around the nipple, usually inconspicuous and fading over several months.","sessions_or_stages":{"sessions":{"min":1,"max":1,"unit":"visits","qualifier":"One procedure per nipple pair, typically done in a single operative session."},"stages":[{"code":"nipple_correction","label":"Nipple correction procedure","after":{"min":0,"max":0,"unit":"days","qualifier":"Performed at the initial session."}}],"qualifier":"Single-stage surgery for uncomplicated primary correction."},"success":{"metric":"Nipple projection maintained without recurrence of inversion","value":85,"unit":"percent of patients","horizon":"12 months","population":"Adults with mild to moderate inverted nipples, primary standalone correction","evidence_status":"limited"},"techniques":[{"name":"Inverted nipple release with duct-preserving technique","suits_whom":"Mild to moderate inversion, women wishing to preserve breastfeeding potential","recovery":"Recovery of about 1 week for routine activity."},{"name":"Duct-dividing release with purse-string suture","suits_whom":"Severe inversion with fibrosis, when breastfeeding is not a concern","recovery":"Similar to duct-preserving release, about 1 week to routine activity."},{"name":"Nipple reduction (wedge or circumferential excision)","suits_whom":"Enlarged or elongated nipples","recovery":"About 1 week to routine activity; sutures removed or absorbed in 1-2 weeks."}],"treatment_conditions":["outpatient"],"treatment_duration_hours":{"min":0.5,"max":1.5,"unit":"hours","qualifier":"Per procedure for both nipples in a standalone primary correction."},"initial_assessment_documents":["Front close-up photos of both nipples","Side-view photos of both nipples","Photos of nipples when stimulated or cold","Breast ultrasound or mammogram report (if available)"],"travel_trips":{"min":1,"max":1,"one_trip_possible":true,"qualifier":"Single-stage outpatient surgery under local anesthesia; stay about 7-10 days to cover wound check and suture removal."},"clinic_checks":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"C1","text":"Confirm your surgeon discusses options, risks and benefits before you decide, so you can make an informed decision","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/nipple-reconstruction/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"Your surgeon will discuss with you the options, risks and benefits in order for you to make an informed decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C2","text":"Confirm a follow-up appointment is arranged after your operation to check wound healing","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.cuh.nhs.uk/patient-information/nipple-reconstruction/","host":"cuh.nhs.uk","quote":"A follow-up appointment will be arranged for you one week after your operation to remove the dressing and check that the wound is healing properly.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C3","text":"Confirm the person who will do the procedure is the one you consult before deciding","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C4","text":"Ask the surgeon to show before and after pictures of their work","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"They should be able to show before and after pictures of their work.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C5","text":"Find out whether the surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want, since this can be hard to confirm abroad","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"It can be difficult to find out if a surgeon is fully trained in the procedure you want.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C6","text":"Ask how many similar procedures the surgeon has performed","scope":"procedure","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"how many procedures like the one you're having they have done","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"C7","text":"Ask about the surgeon’s training and qualifications","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"what training and qualifications they have","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"red_flags":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"F1","text":"Asked to pay for the procedure before any consultation has taken place","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Do not pay for a procedure until you've had a consultation to make sure it's right for you.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F2","text":"The clinic cannot show before and after pictures of its surgeon's work","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"They should be able to show before and after pictures of their work.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F3","text":"Cosmetic surgery offered on a website as part of a holiday package","scope":"treatment_abroad","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/cosmetic-surgery-abroad/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Be cautious of websites selling cosmetic surgery as part of a holiday.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F4","text":"The surgeon will not personally consult with you before your final decision","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"Always book a consultation with the person who will do the procedure before making your final decision.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},{"id":"F5","text":"The clinic cannot explain who will provide aftercare","scope":"treatment_type","source":{"url":"https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/advice/choosing-who-will-do-your-procedure/","host":"nhs.uk","quote":"what aftercare you can expect and who will look after you","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"warning_signs":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"W1","text":"More bleeding from the wound than expected","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Bleeding from the surgical wound that’s more than you expect","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W2","text":"Redness at the incision site","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Redness at the incision site","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W3","text":"Pain that persists even after taking pain medication","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":false,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Pain that persists even after you take pain medication","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},{"id":"W4","text":"Fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher","urgency":"contact_clinic","general":true,"source":{"url":"https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9097-breast-surgery-options","host":"my.clevelandclinic.org","quote":"Fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit (38.33 degrees Celsius) or higher","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-12","next_check_at":"2027-11-12","version":1},"take_home":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"T1","text":"Home doctor needs the clinic's follow-up recommendations in a written discharge summary","document":"discharge summary","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"When you have treatment abroad, you must ask the treatment provider for their follow-up recommendations documented within a written discharge summary in English.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T2","text":"Ask for copies of all prescriptions before you leave","document":"prescription copies","source":{"url":"https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/news/699/travelling-abroad-for-treatment","host":"travelhealthpro.org.uk","quote":"Remember to ask for copies of all your treatment records, including prescriptions, scans and x-rays before you leave.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T3","text":"Home doctor needs the dates for required blood tests and follow-up appointments","document":"written aftercare plan","source":{"url":"https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/about-us/individual-patient-commissioning/ipc-folder/advice-on-accessing-treatment-abroad","host":"sbuhb.nhs.wales","quote":"This should include any medication and doses, as well as any dates that blood tests and follow-up appointments must be carried out.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"T4","text":"Ask for written details of the procedure before you leave the hospital","document":"written procedure details","source":{"url":"https://rcseng.ac.uk/patient-care/cosmetic-surgery/after-surgery/","host":"rcseng.ac.uk","quote":"After your surgery, before you leave the hospital, ask for written information about the procedure you've had.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"You prefer trying a conservative measure before surgery","name":"Suction devices","source":{"url":"https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/national-referral-protocol/nhs-scotland-referral-protocol/breast-surgery/inverted-nipple-surgery/","host":"rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk","quote":"Conservative measures using suction devices may be tried.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200},"operation_id":null},{"id":"A2","text":"You have wider concerns about your appearance beyond the nipple","name":"Psychology referral","source":{"url":"https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/national-referral-protocol/nhs-scotland-referral-protocol/breast-surgery/inverted-nipple-surgery/","host":"rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk","quote":"Psychology referral to aid understanding that the appearance is normal and to explore wider concerns may be of more benefit than surgery.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"technique_details":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"inverted-nipple-release","name":"Inverted nipple release with duct-preserving technique","how_it_works":{"text":"The procedure releases the tissues that hold the nipple inward","source":{"url":"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/cosmetic-procedures-for-the-nipples-and-areolas","host":"plasticsurgery.org","quote":"Surgical correction involves a procedure to release the underlying tissues","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"duct-dividing-release","name":"Duct-dividing release with purse-string suture","how_it_works":{"text":"The milk ducts are detached so the nipple can protrude","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/inverted-nipple-treatment","host":"healthline.com","quote":"Your milk ducts are then detached.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}},{"id":"nipple-reduction","name":"Nipple reduction (wedge or circumferential excision)","how_it_works":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1}}},"techniques":[{"id":"inverted-nipple-release","name":"Inverted nipple release with duct-preserving technique","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"The procedure releases the tissues that hold the nipple inward","source":{"url":"https://www.plasticsurgery.org/news/blog/cosmetic-procedures-for-the-nipples-and-areolas","host":"plasticsurgery.org","quote":"Surgical correction involves a procedure to release the underlying tissues","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-12","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Mild to moderate inversion, women wishing to preserve breastfeeding potential","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Recovery of about 1 week for routine activity."},{"id":"duct-dividing-release","name":"Duct-dividing release with purse-string suture","how_it_works":{"id":"H1","text":"The milk ducts are detached so the nipple can protrude","source":{"url":"https://www.healthline.com/health/inverted-nipple-treatment","host":"healthline.com","quote":"Your milk ducts are then detached.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200}},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Severe inversion with fibrosis, when breastfeeding is not a concern","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"Similar to duct-preserving release, about 1 week to routine activity."},{"id":"nipple-reduction","name":"Nipple reduction (wedge or circumferential excision)","how_it_works":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"recovery_daily":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source"},"suits_whom":"Enlarged or elongated nipples","price_from":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"recovery":"About 1 week to routine activity; sutures removed or absorbed in 1-2 weeks."}],"alternatives":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"A1","text":"You prefer trying a conservative measure before surgery","name":"Suction devices","source":{"url":"https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/national-referral-protocol/nhs-scotland-referral-protocol/breast-surgery/inverted-nipple-surgery/","host":"rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk","quote":"Conservative measures using suction devices may be tried.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200},"operation_id":null},{"id":"A2","text":"You have wider concerns about your appearance beyond the nipple","name":"Psychology referral","source":{"url":"https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/national-referral-protocol/nhs-scotland-referral-protocol/breast-surgery/inverted-nipple-surgery/","host":"rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk","quote":"Psychology referral to aid understanding that the appearance is normal and to explore wider concerns may be of more benefit than surgery.","tier":"tier1_medical","fetched_at":"2026-11-13","http_status":200},"operation_id":null}],"checked_at":"2026-11-13","next_check_at":"2027-11-13","version":1},"diagnostic":{"status":"not_applicable"},"country":{"why":{"status":"missing","reason":"no_official_source","checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2027-02-09"},"travel":{"status":"ok","items":[{"id":"V1","item":"visa","audience":"uk","volatile":true,"text":"UK passport holders can visit Lithuania without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/entry-requirements","host":"gov.uk","quote":"You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Lithuania, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V2","item":"passport_validity","audience":"uk","volatile":true,"text":"A UK passport must expire at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/entry-requirements","host":"gov.uk","quote":"have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V3","item":"passport_validity","audience":"us","volatile":true,"text":"A US passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay in Lithuania","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lithuania.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Your passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V4","item":"medicines","audience":"us","volatile":false,"text":"Carry prescription medication into Lithuania in its original packaging, together with your doctor's prescription","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lithuania.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Always carry your prescription medication in original packaging with your doctor’s prescription.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V5","item":"ghic","audience":"uk","volatile":false,"text":"A UK GHIC or EHIC is needed to get medically necessary state healthcare in Lithuania","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/health","host":"gov.uk","quote":"To get medically necessary state healthcare in Lithuania, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}},{"id":"V6","item":"hospital_payment","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Private hospitals in Lithuania expect payment upon admission","source":{"url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Lithuania.html","host":"travel.state.gov","quote":"Payment is expected upon admission at private hospitals.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":403}},{"id":"V7","item":"emergency_number","audience":"all","volatile":false,"text":"Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance in Lithuania","source":{"url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/lithuania/health","host":"gov.uk","quote":"Dial 112 and ask for an ambulance.","tier":"official_travel","fetched_at":"2026-11-11","http_status":200}}],"checked_at":"2026-11-11","next_check_at":"2026-12-11","version":1},"other_countries_with_page":["austria","azerbaijan","brazil","colombia","cyprus","czech-republic","dominican-republic","egypt","france","germany","greece","india","israel","italy","japan","malaysia","mexico","northern-cyprus","poland","portugal","republic-of-korea","spain","switzerland","thailand","turkey","ukraine","united-kingdom","united-states","vietnam"]},"often_combined_with":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"reviews":{"avg_rating":4.69,"count":198,"scope":"clinic","rating_scale":5,"pros":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"cons":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"current":{"seo_text":"<p class=\"bm-h1-lead\">Nipple correction in Lithuania is offered by Fi Clinica in Kaunas. The clinic is rated 4.7/5 in 11 verified patient reviews on Bookimed.</p>","faq":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"},"h2":[{"text":"Як це працює","kind":"content"},{"text":"Яка вартість корекції сосків в Литві?","kind":"content"},{"text":"Дізнайтеся про найкращі клініки з корекції сосків у Литві: 5 перевірених клінік та ціни","kind":"content"},{"text":"Огляд процедури Корекція сосків в Литві","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримайте медичну консультацію щодо корекції сосків в Литві: Обирайте серед найкращих фахівців у галузі","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відеоісторії пацієнтів Bookimed","kind":"content"},{"text":"Відгуки про Bookimed: дізнайтеся про реальний досвід пацієнтів","kind":"content"},{"text":"Поділитися цим контентом","kind":"content"},{"text":"Отримати безкоштовну консультацію","kind":"content"}]},"placeholders":{"price_from":"{{price_from}}","clinics_count":"{{clinics_count}}","cities_count":"{{cities_count}}","savings_pct":"{{savings_pct}}","data_date":"{{data_date}}"},"legal":{"restricted_markets":{"status":"missing","reason":"not_collected"}},"conflicts":[]}