Almost 3 years post-op nipple lift reconstruction - will the feeling in my nipples come back?

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I had an breast augmentation with nipple lift reconstruction surgery almost 3 years now. Will my feelings in my nipple ever come back. I still have the numbness with my breast even during sexual time I can't feel him touching me to arouse me.

Randal Haworth, MD, FACS · Answer

Numbness in the nipple area after breast augmentation and nipple lift reconstruction surgery is not uncommon, and changes in sensation can vary among individuals. While some people may experience a return of sensation over time, it’s important to note that nerve regeneration is a slow process, and in some cases, sensation may not fully return…

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Your sensation would have returned in the first year, so no, your sensation will not return now. This is a risk of the augmentation and lift.

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