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?
Answer: Nipple Numbness 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
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Answer: Nipple Numbness 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
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Answer: Sensation make get worse Nothing can be done to change the sensation. Implant removal, because it involves more surgery, may make the sensory problems worse.
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Answer: Sensation make get worse Nothing can be done to change the sensation. Implant removal, because it involves more surgery, may make the sensory problems worse.
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August 29, 2015
Answer: Can I regain sensation in nipples after explant? 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.
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August 29, 2015
Answer: Can I regain sensation in nipples after explant? 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.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Sensation After 2 years it is unlikely they nipple sensitivity will return. Only a tincture of time will tell.
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August 27, 2015
Answer: Sensation After 2 years it is unlikely they nipple sensitivity will return. Only a tincture of time will tell.
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Nipple sensation loss after breast augmentation Hi Joelle8. I am sorry that you have sensation loss after breast augmentation. Small implants that stretch nerves a short distance can cause temporary sensation loss-under 3 months. Larger implants with more stretch can compromise the nerves enough that sensation loss lasts longer. When the loss lasts for a year or longer, the chances of return are very low. Removal of your implants may not be necessary, nor will it guarantee return of sensation. Your implanting plastic surgeon will be able to guide you further. Best wishes,
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August 26, 2015
Answer: Nipple sensation loss after breast augmentation Hi Joelle8. I am sorry that you have sensation loss after breast augmentation. Small implants that stretch nerves a short distance can cause temporary sensation loss-under 3 months. Larger implants with more stretch can compromise the nerves enough that sensation loss lasts longer. When the loss lasts for a year or longer, the chances of return are very low. Removal of your implants may not be necessary, nor will it guarantee return of sensation. Your implanting plastic surgeon will be able to guide you further. Best wishes,
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