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

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Eclectic128110Nov 7, 2023

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.

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Daniel Barrett, MD

Dear gambit1914, it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

It appears your nipple-areola complexes are too high. Photographs without clothes or a bra on would be more helpful. You may need revision but without other photographs I cannot give you an accurate answer. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Angelica Kavouni, MD, PhD, FRCS(Eng)

Hi there, this is stage one inverted nipples, the mid line split is often present. Most likely there are some scar bands that represent blocked milk ducts. Unfortunately it is impossible to know whether you will be able to breast feed but there is a chance you might. Best wishes

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Ira H. Rex III, MD

Firstly, your best approach is probably to wait until you are more healed. Perhaps at six months or a year, you can address this with your plastic surgeon determine whether further surgery could help. It is impossible to tell from your photograph what course of action may help. Let your plastic...

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Ned Snyder, IV, MD

Thanks for submitting your questions and photos. Based on your photos, the darkened areas do look like remnants of areola skin that can sometimes not be fully removed with a lift. This can sometimes be lightened with topical creams or IPL. If it would not distort your breast shape, they can...

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Thanks for submitting your questions and photo! Nipple reduction does not increase your risk of developing breast cancer. This procedure has very little risk associated with it. Right after the procedure, you could experience bleeding, pain, or scar tissue development, however, these area...

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