Sensation loss over a year after breast reduction. Is this normal?

It is not uncommon to have some numbness on the lower half of the breasts, and unfortunately, loss of nipple sensation is a risk of the procedure. The sensation of your nipples being where they used to be is puzzling. Perhaps did you have very large breasts and the doctor did Free Nipple Grafts? I would ask that question and return to your surgeon.

Change in sensation is a risk with breast reduction surgery. If it has not improved after a year then the change may be permanent. The thickening you feel may be underlying scar tissue. If it is it should soften over time. Your surgeon may have recommendations to help you.

Hello, thank you for your question. Unfortunately loss of skin sensation is a side effect of breast reduction surgery. Sometimes early on in post recovery there is a lack of sensation due to swelling on the nerves, but the fact that you say its been a year this will probably remain this way. The thickening areas you feel maybe scar tissue and my recommendations for that is to do massage. Best of luck.