Is there still a possibility that I regain nipple sensitivity if it's been a year and 6months after my breast lift?

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I've undergone a breast lift and I did get zaps running through my breast during the first few months post-op. I can feel sensitivity around my nipples (the areolas). However, my nipples still feel somewhat numb when they used to be very sensitive before I had surgery. What are my options and future looking like? Should I get PRP breast lift? would that help my condition. Any advice is welcomed as I do feel very disheartened by this significant change!

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Changes in sensation are one of the risks of surgery.  Typically sensation improves within the first year after surgery as swelling resolves and tissues heal.  Sensation changes that remain after twelve months can be permanent.  However if you are still noticing improvement it may continue to do so.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

In most, but not all cases of sensation loss after surgery, the improvement in sensation will have 
returned by 1.5 years.  This is not always the case and some people report gradual improvement, extending out to three or four years.  Patience is on your side.   I know of no evidence that a PRP breast lift will help with sensation return.

Ira H. Rex lll, MD · Answer

There is certainly a chance of regaining some sensibility after 1-1/2 years.  Any further surgery will probably decrease the chance of this.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

At this time after surgery, you probably have damage to your nerves and sensation probably will not improve. I doubt PRP will be of much benefit, but it could be injected to try if you want.

Manuel Diaz, MD · Answer

Hello dear! thank you so much for your question. After surgery, it is completely normal to experience temporary numbness in the nipples as the nerves recover from the effects of the procedure.

In all but the rarest cases, any change in nipple sensitivity is only temporary.  However, it is difficult to determine exactly when nipple sensitivity will fully recover, as it can vary from patient to patient.  The best thing would be to wait a little longer, until the nerves end up connecting themselves and you regain sensitivity little by little. You can also consult with your surgeon. Good Luck!

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Is there still a possibility that I regain nipple sensitivity if it's been a year and 6months after my breast lift?

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