3 Months Post Breast Lift and Nipple Very Sore, What Is Causing This?

September 27, 2013
Asked By:bhcat2

I have breast lift w/ implants 3 months ago. Had to have knot on permanent stitch on one breast removed since it was poking through skin. Now while massaging scar on other breast, the nipple become extremely sore and painful. It has been 2 days now and pain is shooting up my breast. What is causing this?

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May 24, 2021

Answer: Hyper sensitive nipples can persist for several months after mastopexy or breast lift.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 24, 2021

Answer: Hyper sensitive nipples can persist for several months after mastopexy or breast lift.

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September 30, 2013

Answer: Nipple pain 3 months after a breast lift augmentation?

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Answer: Nipple pain 3 months after a breast lift augmentation?

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