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

Hello,If you have new/sudden changes in sensation or new pain I suggest that you be evaluated in person by your Plastic Surgeon.All the best

Thank you for your question.After surgery you can experience increased or decreased sensitivity, this is completely normal.  When the incicisons are made during surgery it disrupts the sensory nerves.  It can take 6 months or longer for the sensory nerves to go back to normal and there is always a chance you will have some residual disruption in the sensation. Good luck.

Although 5 months is a long time to still experience pain and sensitivity issues, it is not entirely unusual.  You might need a bit more time for this to resolve.  In the meantime, if you have already discussed this issue with your plastic surgeon, the you don't need to bother them at this stage.  I am certain they will tell you to wait as well.  In the meantime, you can try over the counter anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen etc, when the pain is uncomfortable.  Be patient.  If this does not resolve in the next few months, then you may want to bring this to your ps attention.  Good luck. Hope this helps.Dr Vasisht 

It is not common but you can still have pain and sensitivity issues at 5 months.  Most are self limiting and will improve during the next several months.Best Wishes,Nana Mizuguchi, MD

Hello and thanks for your question. It can be normal to have pain and sensitivity after surgery for up to 6 months in some cases. As far as your situation, it might be a good idea to speak with your surgeon, especially if this continues. Best, Dr. Aldo

Congratulations on having undergone the breast augmentation/lifting procedure. The hypersensitivity of the nipple/areola complexes that you describe is quite common and self limited; these concerns generally improve over the course of several weeks/months. Very rarely, I have seen hypersensitivity issues persists for close to one year. Best wishes.

Thank you for the question. It is not uncommon to have the symptoms you are describing. I would go in to have it evaluated by your surgeon for ensuring nothing else beyond the normal healing is what you are experiencing. Good luck!

Paresthesia or nerve related pain after surgery is very common.  Nerves heal very slowly and can sometimes take up to eighteen months to two years to resolve.  The pain may actually be worse at times as the nerve is returning to function.  Usually by six months the majority of the symptoms resolve.  You should check with your surgeon to make sure there is not anything else going on like an early capsular contracture.