Is there anything at all that can be done to regain some sensation?

December 30, 2019
Asked By:Compassionate4069 in Salt Lake City, UT

Hi there. I am 2.5 years post-op from bilateral breast reduction, still lost sensitivity in left nipple - any hope? I had my breast reduction in August of 2017. There were some healing complications along the incision towards the bottom of my breast, but otherwise, I healed decently. The one problem I have is that my left nipple still has very little sensitivity and it’s worrying. I get electric shocks on occasion, and it does respond to pressure, but I can’t feel much else. My surgeon gave me a hard no but I want another opinion.

Answers (6)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
December 31, 2019

Answer: Numbness

December 31, 2019

Answer: Numbness

December 31, 2019

Answer: Sensation after #breastreduction with #PlasticSurgery

December 31, 2019

Answer: Sensation after #breastreduction with #PlasticSurgery

Recommended reading

Breast Reduction

Everything you need to know about Breast Reduction

  • 97% worth it
  • 10.4k reviews
  • Avg cost: $9,965
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT