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Can a TENS unit stimulate nerve repair in breasts and nipples after BA with periareolar lift?

rerebootAug 29, 2018
I had an aug-lift done 15 months ago at which point I lost about 99% sensation. I used to have EXTREMELY sensitive nipples. Recently I have gained a small amount of sensation. Not that I sense touch, more that I feel some zingers & tugging, as if something is happening internally. I don’t know if this is a sign of nerve repair. I’ve been reading up on TENS units & have seen a lot of conflicting info. Some say it can help nerves repair, others say it furthers the damage. Thank you in advance.

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Answered on Aug 30, 2018
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