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Nipple Soreness a Good Sign After a BA?

I had a BA 5 weeks ago. At first my nipples and area below them were numb. It is still hard to feel any sensation, however I can feel when I apply pressure. My nipples are still numbish, however when they are hard and I pinch them I can definately feel the pinch. Is this a good sign that I might regain the sensation back? To date, I have had no shooting pains of nerve regeneration that I have read other ladies experience, and this has been a concern of mine. 250 cc, unders, crease incision.

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Nipple sensation returns

The fact that you have some return is a positive sign. Most people regain a similar level of sensation prior to the surgery. This may however take several months to do so. During that time you might feel occasional shooting pains or "zingers" as my nurse refers to them. The fact that your implant is 250CC is helpful. Larger implants are more prone to disrupt sensation. Best of luck!

Nipple soreness and the return of sensation

The fact that you can have some sort of sensation in your nipples is a good sign. It appears that the nerves were traumatized to some extent during the surgery. Most probably, you will regain most if not all of your sensation given enough time. It may take several months for much of the sensation to return (if it is going to) but I would give it up to 1 - 2 years to know what the long term sensation will be. Good luck!

Nipple Soreness following Breast Augmentation

You should take it as a good sign that you are going to regain further sensation in your nipples since you are beginning to feel some sensation at 5 weeks. The length of time it takes to regain more sensation is highly individualized, as is any other shooting pain from nerve regeneration. It sounds like you are right on track for a good recovery.

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Nipple pain or soreness is very common early post-op after breast implants

This will likely improve quite soon, and you will likely go through some of the shooting sensations as well.

Nipple Soreness at 5 Weeks. Some Pressure Sensitivity. Good Sign.

The fact that you have pressure sensation and can feel a hard pinch means that nerves are definitely working and that is a sign that they will recover in time. The return of light touch is always preceded by the return of pressure. Since you were fist completely numb and now have pressure and pinch feeling, I think it is a matter of time before you start getting light touch feeling back. It is a good sign, and it is still very early at 5 weeks. However, it can take many months before... more

Temporary nipple changes are normal

After any type of breast augmentation, some changes in nipple sensation is frequent. Sometimes nipples become more sensitive, and sometimes less so, but often this all returns to baseline over time. Be patient, and I bet things get better on their own!

Temporary vs. Permanent nipple numbness

Hello, and thank you for your question. Tempory nipple numbness, and sometimes, hypersensation (very sensative nipples) are not uncommon. Permanent numbness is quite uncommon. However, regaining sensation if you have temporary numbness or having normal sensation if you have hypersensative nipples can take a long time in certain individuals. Don't be disheartened. This can sometimes take many months to even a year in some individuals. If you are... more

Changes in nipple sensation after a breast augmentation

Temporary numbness and changes in sensation are not unusual following a breast augmentation. More than likely the your sensation will return over the next 6 to 8 weeks. Permanent loss of sensation can happen but it is still unusual.

Nipple sensatuion after breast augmentation

Many patients after surgery develop numbness that usually gets better within 4-6 weeks. This is most commonly due to swelling. If youa re getting sensation back, then there is a good chance it will return to normal.

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Nipple Sensation After Breast Aug #breastimplants

It is a great sign that you have some feeling with pinch. Most patients do get their full sensation back over time. It would be extremely rare to have complete loss of sensation with a breast augmentation. Only about 5% do lose it forever. It sounds like yours will come back, but it can take many months.

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