Very Sensitive Nipples After Breast Augmentation

Hypersensitivity of the nipples is extremely common with breast augmentation and is a result of stretching or small injury to some of the nerves along the chest wall leading to the nipple. This will almost certainly get better and resolve in the next several months. My patients that have had this problem have found some relief by placing nipple "pasties" on the breasts. They can minimize the friction of the nipples rubbing on a bra or clothing and might give you at least some relief until the condition resolves itself. 

Hypersensitivity after breast augmentation can occur. It usually last for months after the operation, and there is no specific way to treat it. However, the good news is that it means that the nerves are intact, and it usually resolves on its own. It will ease in time.

Increased nipple sensitivity after breast augmentation is relatively common, especially within the first few months as your body adjusts to the implants. This heightened sensitivity is typically due to the nerves being stretched or disturbed during surgery and usually resolves over time as the nerves heal. In the meantime, to manage discomfort, you might consider wearing soft, non-irritating fabrics and using a protective barrier like a soft pad to shield your nipples from friction. If traditional creams haven't helped, discussing further options with your surgeon, such as topical anesthetics or other specific treatments, might provide relief. Your doctor is correct that this should improve with time, but ensuring your comfort is important as you heal

Thank you for your question. Congratulations on your surgery. It is very common to experience hypersensitivity of the nipples after a breast surgery. This is slight injury to the nerves and will heal within a few months. Please refer to your surgeon if your condition worsens.

This can certainly occur after a breast augmentation.  The opposite can also occur where the nipples are less sensitive.  An equally frustrating experience.  Regardless - do not worry - the nipples generally return to their preop sensation level within a few months post op.  In the meantime I would massage your nipples for five minutes a couple of times a day and this will speed up the process.  Best of luck!

Thank you for your question. Your doctor is probably right that it will ease in time. Please follow any instructions they've given you, because they know all the details of your case. Nipple sensitivity after any breast surgery can be decreased, increased, or unchanged. Changes in sensitivity will usually settle down over time. You can massage the nipples to desensitize them, but it may take several months to ameliorate.