I had silicon gel implants 250cc put in unfortunately due to an infection I had to get rid of them so after only 1 month of having them in I had an explant, but I had relised that I have lost sensation in my right nipple and I when I’m touching my right breast I barely can feel them it’s like a nerve has been cut off and I literally can’t feel my right breast. I want to know if that’s normal and will I be getting the sensation back later or not? Thank-you.
Answer: Loss of sensation nipple As it's only been 1 month since this operation it's still too early to be 100% certain that this a temporary or permanent loss of sensation. It is possible during an explantation (especially if there is a capsule that needs to be removed) for a nerve to be injured. You will have more sensation if the nerve is not cut in the next few months. If the sensation doesn't return within 6 months, then it's likely this is permanent.
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Answer: Loss of sensation nipple As it's only been 1 month since this operation it's still too early to be 100% certain that this a temporary or permanent loss of sensation. It is possible during an explantation (especially if there is a capsule that needs to be removed) for a nerve to be injured. You will have more sensation if the nerve is not cut in the next few months. If the sensation doesn't return within 6 months, then it's likely this is permanent.
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September 19, 2018
Answer: Nipple numbness Dear M1104,Numbness is very common. It depends on the operation but often times sensation can return in a couple of weeks, a year, or not at all. Nipple sensation itself is very important and can sometimes be lost with breast surgery. This is often mentioned in the risks of the consent process. I imagine your numbness is just temporary although I would have to examine you.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 19, 2018
Answer: Nipple numbness Dear M1104,Numbness is very common. It depends on the operation but often times sensation can return in a couple of weeks, a year, or not at all. Nipple sensation itself is very important and can sometimes be lost with breast surgery. This is often mentioned in the risks of the consent process. I imagine your numbness is just temporary although I would have to examine you.Daniel Barrett, MD
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September 18, 2018
Answer: Sensation I'm sorry to hear about the issues you are having. Loss of sensation early in recovery is not uncommon. It typically will return after a few months. It is due to the swelling from surgery. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon for optimal care.
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September 18, 2018
Answer: Sensation I'm sorry to hear about the issues you are having. Loss of sensation early in recovery is not uncommon. It typically will return after a few months. It is due to the swelling from surgery. I encourage you to discuss your concerns with your surgeon for optimal care.
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Answer: I lost sensation in my right breast after explantation, is this only temporary? Loss of sensation in the breast, including numbness or changes in sensitivity, is a common side effect of breast surgery, including breast implant removal (explantation). In many cases, this loss of sensation is temporary and resolves over time as the nerves in the breast tissue regenerate and heal.
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Answer: I lost sensation in my right breast after explantation, is this only temporary? Loss of sensation in the breast, including numbness or changes in sensitivity, is a common side effect of breast surgery, including breast implant removal (explantation). In many cases, this loss of sensation is temporary and resolves over time as the nerves in the breast tissue regenerate and heal.
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