I am 34 and thinking about getting breast implants mostly to even out my chest (one breast is a C-cup, the other is a B-cup). I want my breasts to look better and more symmetrical, but I am really scared of losing sensation in this area. What I want to know is - Will breast implants cause me to lose sensation in my breasts? Is there anything I can do to avoid this, or is it inevitable if I undergo breast augmentation? Thanks a lot!
Answer: Sensation after breast augmentation You should be able to feel your breasts after this surgery. Typically, you'll see loss of sensation when the difference pre and post op is very significant. If you start an a-cup and move to a d-cup you may be stretching the nerves so much that they loose blood supply and struggle to transmit sensation impulses.
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Answer: Sensation after breast augmentation You should be able to feel your breasts after this surgery. Typically, you'll see loss of sensation when the difference pre and post op is very significant. If you start an a-cup and move to a d-cup you may be stretching the nerves so much that they loose blood supply and struggle to transmit sensation impulses.
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Answer: Loss of Sensation After Breast Augmentation Surgery. Losing a nipple sensation after a breast augmentation surgery is a common problem, but the good news is, it's temporary. Most women will return to feeling the sensation of their nipples within a few months of their surgery. In rare occasions, permanent loss of nipple sensation can occur after the breast implant surgery. I this problem still exists 2 years after your operation, it's unlikely that the nerves will regenerate again. I must add that the risk of this complication is extremely low but it's something to be aware of. Good luck.
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Answer: Loss of Sensation After Breast Augmentation Surgery. Losing a nipple sensation after a breast augmentation surgery is a common problem, but the good news is, it's temporary. Most women will return to feeling the sensation of their nipples within a few months of their surgery. In rare occasions, permanent loss of nipple sensation can occur after the breast implant surgery. I this problem still exists 2 years after your operation, it's unlikely that the nerves will regenerate again. I must add that the risk of this complication is extremely low but it's something to be aware of. Good luck.
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May 7, 2018
Answer: Sensation after breast augmentation surgery Hello. It sounds like you have very reasonable expectations and are not looking for a huge enlargement. The people who tend to get permanent loss of sensation are those who either go for extremely large implants that really stretch all of the breast tissue, skin and sensory nerves. The other common reason for permanent loss of sensation is the use of an incision around the areola. Most surgeons tend to prefer putting the scars in the crease below the breast. Whilst temporary alterations in sensation are possible with this approach, this usually settles as the swelling subsides and most patients are very happy.
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May 7, 2018
Answer: Sensation after breast augmentation surgery Hello. It sounds like you have very reasonable expectations and are not looking for a huge enlargement. The people who tend to get permanent loss of sensation are those who either go for extremely large implants that really stretch all of the breast tissue, skin and sensory nerves. The other common reason for permanent loss of sensation is the use of an incision around the areola. Most surgeons tend to prefer putting the scars in the crease below the breast. Whilst temporary alterations in sensation are possible with this approach, this usually settles as the swelling subsides and most patients are very happy.
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March 10, 2025
Answer: Loss of sensation after breast augmentation sugery Thank you for your question.
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March 10, 2025
Answer: Loss of sensation after breast augmentation sugery Thank you for your question.
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November 25, 2017
Answer: Breast sensation after breast augmentation Thanks for your question. There are two different issues here: nipple sensation and breast sensation. Nipple sensation as supplied by very specific nerves, and it is very unlikely (although not impossible)for this to be harmed during a breast augmentation. Skin around the nipple is supplied by multiple small sensory nerves. It is not uncommon for some of these to be damaged or stretched during a breast augmentation, and this sensation almost always recovers completely.
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November 25, 2017
Answer: Breast sensation after breast augmentation Thanks for your question. There are two different issues here: nipple sensation and breast sensation. Nipple sensation as supplied by very specific nerves, and it is very unlikely (although not impossible)for this to be harmed during a breast augmentation. Skin around the nipple is supplied by multiple small sensory nerves. It is not uncommon for some of these to be damaged or stretched during a breast augmentation, and this sensation almost always recovers completely.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Nipple Sensation Following Breast Augmentation There are risks associated with any surgical procedure, however, the risk of losing nipple sensation following breast augmentation is extremely low. Depending on the incision used for the procedure you may experience nipple hypersensitivity or decreased sensation in the lower breast. Results vary from patient to patient, but any sensation changes should be temporary.
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September 27, 2017
Answer: Nipple Sensation Following Breast Augmentation There are risks associated with any surgical procedure, however, the risk of losing nipple sensation following breast augmentation is extremely low. Depending on the incision used for the procedure you may experience nipple hypersensitivity or decreased sensation in the lower breast. Results vary from patient to patient, but any sensation changes should be temporary.
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