Can I regain sensation in nipples after explant?

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After my breast augmentation I lost the sensation in my nipples. It makes me feel very self conscious. Will I regain sensation after I remove the implants?

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Though uncommon, it is possible to experience loss of sensation after breast augmentation.  Generally sensation returns within 12 months.  For sensation changes lasting longer than that, the changes are often permanent.  Depending on the length of time your implants have been in place, removing them may or may not improve your sensation changes.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

The sensory nerves to the nipple are very sensitive especially to stretching caused by the implant which I believe is the most common cause for numbness rather than being cut. Fortunately as the tissues soften, the sensation often returns with in the first year. If your nipples can become erect then in my experience you will have more of a chance to regain sensation.Nipple erogenous sensation recovery and the rest of the skin of the breast where you describe numbness are from different nerves. Although it is highly likely that you may not have return of sensation, the good news is the vast majority of patients will have return of sensation within the first year after breast augmentation.#breastaugmentation#numbness

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Nothing can be done to change the sensation.  Implant removal, because it involves more surgery, may make the sensory problems worse.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I am sorry to hear about the loss of sensation. Unfortunately, the regaining of sensation is very unlikely (should not be expected or promised) after removal of breast implants. Best wishes.

Stuart A. Linder, MD, FACS · Answer

After 2 years it is unlikely they nipple sensitivity will return. Only a tincture of time will tell.

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