Is there any proven way of preventing loss of feeling from breast augmentation?

Choosing a reputable surgeon and following your surgeon’s pre and post-operative instructions can help, however there is no way to 100% eliminate the possibility of this risk from occurring.

Hello,

Thank you for the question.

Breast augmentation surgery is a relatively safe procedure with very low risk of complications including changes or loss of nipple sensation.

Some of the possible complications include but are not limited to risk of infection, bleeding, unfavorable scarring, implant malposition, capsular contracture (about 10% at 10 years after surgery), asymmetry, seroma, changes of nipple sensation, need for implant replacement (typically in 10-15 years), implant loss, etc.

I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.

I hope this helps.

Best, Dr. Karanetz

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Breast Fellowship Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Queens, New York
(516) 833 0309