I had a breast lift with implant a year and a half ago and the sensation in one of my nipples has still not returned to normal. The nipple gets hard from time to time at a random but even when erect I don’t have any erotic sensation all I feel is pain and numbness when I touch it. I read online that pain can be a sign of nerve damage. Is this true? Has my nerve been permanently damaged? I thought that after a year I’d have my old sensation back but that is just not the case. Please help. Thanks!
Answer: Loss of sensation after breast lift Unfortunately, there is a loss of sensation after almost any breast surgery, even augmentation only. Innervation of the nipple comes from 3-5 separate nerves and their branches, so injury of the major nerve is not very likely cause of the loss of sensation. In the process of breast lift and tissue rearrangement numerous small nerve buds are severed. Reinnervation, a process that is manifested with a growth of new nerve buds into areas where sensation is lost, may take 1-2,5 years and may never provide complete sensation. Pain may be part of that process but should diminish and disappear in time. Frequent touching and stimulation, although unpleasant, may help this recovery. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Loss of sensation after breast lift Unfortunately, there is a loss of sensation after almost any breast surgery, even augmentation only. Innervation of the nipple comes from 3-5 separate nerves and their branches, so injury of the major nerve is not very likely cause of the loss of sensation. In the process of breast lift and tissue rearrangement numerous small nerve buds are severed. Reinnervation, a process that is manifested with a growth of new nerve buds into areas where sensation is lost, may take 1-2,5 years and may never provide complete sensation. Pain may be part of that process but should diminish and disappear in time. Frequent touching and stimulation, although unpleasant, may help this recovery. Hope this helps.
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July 20, 2023
Answer: Sensation At a year and half, your sensation will not return to normal. Unfortunately, this is one of the risks of an augmentation and lift. With time, it may become less sensitive. If you have concerns, please contact your surgeon.
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July 20, 2023
Answer: Sensation At a year and half, your sensation will not return to normal. Unfortunately, this is one of the risks of an augmentation and lift. With time, it may become less sensitive. If you have concerns, please contact your surgeon.
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July 4, 2023
Answer: Nipple sensation Dear Cool314206,
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July 4, 2023
Answer: Nipple sensation Dear Cool314206,
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June 30, 2023
Answer: Breast lift nipple sensation Hello, thank you for your question. Nerve regeneration takes about a full year to happen. Speak to your Plastic surgeon to see where you are in your progress. Typically after breast lift sensation improves but may not be the case for everyone.
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June 30, 2023
Answer: Breast lift nipple sensation Hello, thank you for your question. Nerve regeneration takes about a full year to happen. Speak to your Plastic surgeon to see where you are in your progress. Typically after breast lift sensation improves but may not be the case for everyone.
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Answer: Will my nipple sensation ever return to normal? After a breast lift surgery, changes in nipple sensation can indeed occur. Nerve damage is one of the potential causes of altered sensation in the nipple and surrounding areas. Nerves can be stretched, compressed, or even severed during surgery, leading to temporary or permanent changes in sensation.
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Answer: Will my nipple sensation ever return to normal? After a breast lift surgery, changes in nipple sensation can indeed occur. Nerve damage is one of the potential causes of altered sensation in the nipple and surrounding areas. Nerves can be stretched, compressed, or even severed during surgery, leading to temporary or permanent changes in sensation.
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