Will my nipple regain the ability to become erect after Breast Augmentation? (photo)

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I had my BA March 5th and the lower half of my right nipple has been soft ever since and does not become erect when the top half and my left nipple do. I have very little sensation there at this point, but I understand that's normal. Will it be able to be erect again? It looks quite funny all soft when the rest of it is erect. I had 440cc Sientra moderate profile implant placed under the muscle with a crease incision.

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

Your nerves from your breasts have been slightly stretched and swollen from the operation. As this swelling goes down around the nerves the sensation and erectile function should return. I would wait at least a minimum of six months to gauge whether you're moving in the right direction. Good luck.Earl Stephenson Jr MD DDS FACS

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

I suspect by the time you read this posting the sensation will even be more improved... Yes it should return fully...

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

More than likely the erectile function of the nipple will return as the swelling subsides. Best of luck and be patient good luck.

Peter E. Johnson, MD · Answer

The numbness and smooth areola in the lower half of the nipple indicate that the nerve has stretched and is going to need several months to recover. Most often the nipple will recover and become fully erect again.

Victor Ferrari, MD, FACS · Answer

More than likely, this will resolve on its' own.  Breast implants stretch out (or maybe even break) the nerves which causes nerve dysfunction.  Your nerves are just stretched and should recover, but it may take 3 - 12 months.

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