How long will numbness last after Breast Augmentation?

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I had my augmentation July 2013. I love my results. I am still pretty numb in some spots though, is that normal this far out?

Sultan Hassan, MD, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

Hi and thank you for your question. I normallyadvise my patients that 90% of patients will have relatively normal sensation by 9 months postop. The other patients may take up to another 18 months to recover. By 2years then it is more than likely that there will be little further change.

Brian C. Reuben, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  Yes, it is normal to have breast numbness after breast surgery.  Usually, most of the sensation will return 6-9 months after surgery.  I usually tell patients that they should have recovery by 12 months.  If there is stil numbness beyond this, it will likely not return.  Best of luck to you.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Numbness with breast surgery is a risk of surgery and can take several months to go away. If you are still numb at a year's time, you may stay numb.

Ronald Levine, MD · Answer

Most patients experience some numbness after surgery, and it generally takes up to year for sensation to fully return. You should have most sensation back within a few months.

Brooke R. Seckel, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Numbness especially on the inside of your breast near the breast bone is not uncommon after breast augmentation.  Recovery of sensation is usually a complete by a year to a year and a half.  I would say that any numbness you have at 2 years will be permanent.  Fortunately you like your result and I believe your nipple sensation is intact which is most important.

How long will numbness last after Breast Augmentation?

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How long will numbness last after Breast Augmentation?

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Answer: Numbness usually not permanent

Answer: Numbness usually not permanent

Answer: Numbness 1 year after breast augmentation may be permanent

Answer: Numbness 1 year after breast augmentation may be permanent

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