I had my breast done in October of 2015. Due to unevenness, a larger implant was placed in my left breast. Since surgery I've had numbness and loss of sensation in the lower half of my left breast. I have assumed that it was nerve damage in the breast due to the large implant. I've realized that the bottom of my left nipple doesn't get hard anymore even though the top does. Could this be from the apparent nerve damage? As I still have a little sensation in the bottom part of the entire breast.
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It is very difficult to determine the best size you will need (recommended based on your photos) or the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, ...
It is quite normal for the firmness of the breasts to fluctuate after surgery for some time. Initially they are quite swollen and firm, and as the swelling diminishes, they soften. I generally have my patients begin massaging one week after surgery and believe this helps this process...