I have numbness after gyno surgery. Is it permanent?

May 14, 2016
Asked By:celtics9 in Albany, NY

I underwent Gyno surgery almost 8 years ago on both nipples. To this day I have no sensation in the right portion of the right chest area. Should I finally go back to see my doctor? Is there any hope of regaining sensation?

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Numbness after gynecomastia surgery

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 16, 2016

Answer: Numbness after gynecomastia surgery

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 26, 2016

Answer: Yes, it is permanent…

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 26, 2016

Answer: Yes, it is permanent…

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 20, 2016

Answer: Numbness

May 20, 2016

Answer: Numbness

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May 16, 2016

Answer: Sensation after 8 years

May 16, 2016

Answer: Sensation after 8 years

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June 12, 2016

Answer: Situation probably permanent aftert 8 years since gynecomastia surgery

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