Permanent numbness after surgery - can it be prevented?

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I am interested in getting a breast lift after major weight loss. I previously had a monsplasty/panni to get rid of extra skin. It's been three years since that surgery and I have numbness along the scar lines that I iam assuming is permanent. This doesn't bother me much as it's not a sensitive area. With a breast lift however I iam worried about permanent numbness. What are the reasons why I might have numbness (location of incisions, deepness of incisions, etc) in this procedure and what are the average rates of permanent numbness in breast lifts? Anything I can do to prevent this numbness from happening?

Caner Kacmaz, MD · Answer

Numbness can happen and expected around nipples, areola, and skin. This is very normal and it is likely to get better over the next several weeks. In rare cases, numbness can be permanent but the chances are very slim.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The breast lift technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scar are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Mats Hagstrom, MD (license on probation) · Answer

It’s not at all uncommon to have some numbness right along the incision line.
Nipple numbness is unlikely after a breast lift, but can happen after a breast reduction.
Breast implants can cause changes in nipples sensation, but rarely creates complete numbness of the nipple.
 Some patients will actually have nipple hypersensitivity after a breast lift or reduction.
The major nerves giving sensation to the nipple are generally not involved in a breast lift surgery.
An implant can put tissues under slight tension, and this can cause some decrease in sensation like when your leg is numb if your legs are crossed for too long.
Numbness after a breast lift is usually not a common long-term concern.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom MD

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