Is there any way to maintain nipple sensation after a breast reduction?

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I am currently a G/H and looking to go to a large C / small D.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Nipple Sensitivity Differs With Technique. In my experience most of my patients retain a similar degree of sensation after breast reduction using the lollipop (short scar) technique. On the other hand, a free nipple graft will always result in loss of sensation.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

I recommend a new technique called The Horndeski
Method&trade;.The breast tissue is reshaped
creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial
to increase your cleavage.Aligning the
areola and breast tissue over the bony prominence of the chest wall maximizes
anterior projection.This technique
avoids the ugly vertical scars of the traditional technique, maintains nipple
sensation and the ability to breast feed.In review of my patients, 40% have unchanged nipple sensation, 50% have
increased nipple sensation and 10% have decreased nipple sensation.No patient has had complete nipple
numbness.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

It is called the "pedicle" or portion of breast tissue acting as carrier for blood flow and sensation nerves. The so called pedicular techniques have feeling preservation in 90% of cases. On the other hand you have the free-nipple-graft techcnique, in this the nipple is disconnected and no feeling remains.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Yes.  Nipple sensation should remain after breast reduction as long as the appropriate technique is executed.

Jennifer Greer, MD · Answer

Changes in nipple sensation are very common after breast reduction surgery. Nipples often become less sensitive, but may become more sensitive as well. Multiple nerves give sensation to the nipple, and invariably some of these nerves are cut during a breast reduction.  In addition, reduced sensation appears to happen more commonly with very large breast reductions.So to answer your question, no, there is no guaranteed way to maintain sensation to the nipples after breast reduction.

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