Nipple pain 10 months after surgery - will it ever go away?

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I had my first breast aug. 5 years ago with 375cc Silicone implants. I had a minor capsular contracture on one side and had always wanted to go a little bigger so I did the surgery again 10 months ago. I now have 550cc silicone implants. Everything feels and looks fine except the severe nipple pain that I have everyday. After my 1st surgery they were very tender/too sensitive to touch. Now they just hurt all the time, will it ever go away?

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear CMT27,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine what went wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  Unfortunately it is impossible to say, you will have to consider the course of sensitivity - if the attacks are reducing in intensity and severity hopefully that will continue.

Jose Suarez, MD · Answer

Have a nice day! Here’s Dr. Jose Suarez hoping to answer all your doubts. In a very low percentage of cases, sensitivity is altered.

Brian Widenhouse, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Certainly nipple sensitivity/pain can last several months post surgery, but usually decreases with time. I suggest you schedule an appointment with your plastic surgeon for further evaluation.
Best of luck!

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You may continue to have pain with these larger implants. If you go back down in size, the pain might improve. Acupuncture may also help with pain.

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