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Hello! It's common to experience loss of nipple sensitivity after a mastectomy, because of the nerves that have been severed during the procedure. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell how long it will take for nipple sensitivity to return, or if it will return at all, and it's best to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can help you figure out what your current situation is and how to proceed from there.
As stated previously there is not enough information given but the assumption is you have a nipple preserving mastectomy. I performed a reconstruction for a patient this week after a nipple sparing mastectomy. The nipple will not regain sensation overall because of the mastectomy. The most sensitive part of the breast is the upper breast skin above the areola. I would evaluate the sensation on a 4 month basis. Sensation in the skin can improve over time. I use a time frame of a year before I feel the reulst is complete from a nerve and sensation standpoint.
The standard answer would be that sensation of an intimate nature does not return after a mastectomy. During a mastectomy the entire breast is remove and that includes the nerve to the nipple. This would be true with a nipple-sparing mastectomy as well. There could however be return of general skin sensation to the area but it is very unpredictable. The important issue is choosing the operation that gives you the best long term survival.
Unfortunately, you really don't give us all the info but I will answer based on what you are telling us. First of all you should discuss this with your surgeon. If you truly had a mastectomy, whether or not nipple sparing, I doubt you will regain sensation as the nerves that supply erotic sensation are removed as part of the mastectomy. Again, spend some time talking to your doctor as he or she will know better than we will. Good luck
There are some missing details here regarding exactly what kind of surgery you had and what the condition was that was being treated. But presuming that it was a nipple sparing mastectomy, unfortunately there is very little likelihood that you will ever have much feeling in the nipple again. Time will tell over 2-3 years but if you needed a mastectomy, sensation needed to be sacrificed for your health. Good luck.
This has been a long and complicated process for you. The fluid that is leaking may be a seroma or lymphatic fluid. Radiation can cause significant scarring of the normal pathways your body would reabsorb the fluid. The most common way to deal with this issue is by using your own tissue (DIEP,...
Simple answer is YES! Medicare will cover the prophylactic mastectomy and reconstruction with your significant family history of breast cancer. It is the law! Please go to a board certified general or plastic surgeon or both to be evaluated. Good Luck!
The more tissues are disrupted under the armpit, the more likely there is to be reduced sensation to the inner arm and armpit. This is often permanent, but can certainly improve if the surrounding nerves regenerate into the area over time. It is important to note that tingling,...
