How Does a Breast Lift Impact Nipple Sensation?

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast
operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than
reductions but is still possible Occasionally, minor complications occur and do
not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific
risks may be determined during your consultation.

Although breast lift surgery
is a relatively safe operative procedure, complications can occur.Loss of sensation is a recognized
complication of this procedure and can occur in about 10 to 15% of
patients.Loss of sensation may involve
breast skin, or in more serious cases, the actual nipple areola complex.In the vast majority of cases, it’s transient
and resolves with time, but in some cases may be permanent.When crescent and Benelli breast lifts are performed, the
dissection is relatively superficial.For this reason the incidence of decreased sensation would be lower with
these procedures than with standard mastopexy techniques.When patients have lost sensation, it may take up to six
to 12 months for it to return.When loss
of sensation persists for longer periods of time, it may be permanent.Under these circumstances, it’s important to
discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon.

After breast lift surgery, it is possible to have a change in nipple sensation. However, in my experience it is rare to have a permanent increase, decrease or loss of
nipple sensation.