Hello. It's been 2 1/2 since since my breast lift and implants. My left nipple is still numb. Will I ever get the feeling back?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

For most patients, this is temporary as  the nerves will re-establish new pathways and sensation should return.  But there exists a small percentage of patients who may have permanent numbness. Kenneth Hughes, MD, ABPS Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Lucy J,
numbness is very common. It depends on the operation but often times sensation can return in a couple of weeks, a year, or not at all.  Nipple sensation itself is very important and can sometimes be lost with breast surgery. This is often mentioned in the risks of the consent process. I imagine your numbness is just temporary although I would have to examine you.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

If it has been only 2 and a half months, then you may regain sensation. If it has been 2 and a half years, then no, you will stay numb.

Matthew A. DelMauro, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. (Keep in mind that an in-person consultation is necessary for the best advice.) Changes in sensation are a common sequela of breast surgery. It is impossible to know how your body will recover from the procedure. Best of luck!
Matthew A. DelMauro, M.D.

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