Loss of feeling in breasts - s there anything that can be done to retain feeling?

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I lost all sensation in my breasts after my breast augmentation (13 years ago) and sadly, it never returned. The surgery was subglandular at the recommendation of my surgeon and she claims that she didn’t cut any nerves… is there anything that can be done to retain feeling? Is this normal? I feel like I lost a part of myself as a result of this procedure.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

I'm sorry to hear that you've lost all sensation to your breasts.  While it is a risk of the surgery patients typically regain feeling during the first year.  After thirteen years the change is likely permanent and there is not a reliable way to get it back.

Alan Gonzalez, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello @Eclectic208721 thank you for your question. Unfortunately when the feeling sensation is lost, it can not be recuperated. That is why it is very important for the specialist to know the vascularization, that is, the amount of vessels that will allow the nipple to be preserved and maintained. I link a video to shed more light on the subject. Best wishes!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Eclectic208721,
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

Loosing complete sensation is very uncommon, but is a risk of surgery. At this point, your nerves will not grow back any more.

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