Hello I’m 24 had my breast augmentation 12months ago and I’m so disheartened to have to accept that my nipple sensation never returned. My question is, is there any procedures that I could have done to regain sensation in my nipples? Also they changed colour, before surgery they were brown & now they’re light pink, just wondered why? Thank you
January 11, 2022
Answer: Loss of sensation Good morning, For your pigmentation loss, you could try tattooing to restore color. For your sensation loss it may come back and is just very slow. The longest I have ever heard of sensation returning after breast surgery is about two years- so there still may be hope- but there isn't really a procedure to restore it.
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January 11, 2022
Answer: Loss of sensation Good morning, For your pigmentation loss, you could try tattooing to restore color. For your sensation loss it may come back and is just very slow. The longest I have ever heard of sensation returning after breast surgery is about two years- so there still may be hope- but there isn't really a procedure to restore it.
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January 8, 2022
Answer: Nipple sensation Dear Jubilant8949, 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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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January 8, 2022
Answer: Nipple sensation Dear Jubilant8949, 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 Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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