Do you lose nipple sensation with breast fat transfer?

Loss of nipple sensation would be extremely unusual following fat transfer to the breasts.Kenneth Hughes, MD

I appreciate your question

I perform a natural breast augmentation with fat. This can be removed from any unwanted areas including the breast itself as part of my lipo-lift procedure. I perform the fat grafting in multiple planes including under the muscle to give the best, most natural enhancement. Fat grafting is a great solution for someone who wants to bring their breast size up a cup or so and use natural tissue vs an implant. However, it can also be combined with an implant or used as a secondary procedure to fill in areas that are flat or thin. It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms or breast feeding. It can be a little lump or hard at first but tends to soften over time.

The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic breast plastic surgery.


 

Best of luck!

   

Dr. Schwartz

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Thanks for your question.  Once all of the swelling has calmed down, you should be fine.  It is not typical to have loss of nipple sensation after this procedure.  I have never seen it in my practice.  Make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon who has performed this procedure many times.  Best of luck.