Normal to have nipple pain and sensitivity 5 months post-op from a nipple lift & breast aug?

April 30, 2016
Asked By:calicurves in California, CA

I'm 5 months post-op from getting a nipple lift and breast augmentation. My left breast seemed to have the most "issues" since the beginning after surgery with muscle spasms and spitting stiches. I'm having pain to the touch and hyper sensitivity with my left nipple. It comes and goes... but it's been persistent for the past couple of days. Just pressing on it hurts. Is that normal 5 months after surgery? My right side feels completely fine.

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July 9, 2016

Answer: Normal to have nipple pain and sensitivity after breast surgery?

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Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 4, 2016

Answer: 5 Months Post Sensation Changes

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Answer: 5 Months Post Sensation Changes

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Jerome Edelstein, MDCertified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2016

Answer: Nipple discomfort

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Francis Johns, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2016

Answer: Nipple discomfort

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May 1, 2016

Answer: 5 months pain?

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Bhupesh Vasisht, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2016

Answer: 5 months pain?

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Bhupesh Vasisht, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 1, 2016

Answer: Yes

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May 1, 2016

Answer: Yes

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