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.

Your concern is quite common following breast augmentation.  It is because the nerve that controls sensation is stretched and hence irritated and it will calm down with time.  There are no creams that help.  Basically you need to cover them until the sensation becomes bearable and then you should actually gently massage them.  Yes massage them.  Even though that's the last thing you feel like doing the nerve will desensitize if you stimulate it rather than ignore it. If you simply ignore it, the discomfort will take longer to diminish.Hang in there. Hope that helps Dr Rahban

Some patients can have increased or decreased sensation after breast augmentation. This is usually temporary and after a few days the sensation will be normal.

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. 

Hypersensitivity of the nipples is very common after breast augmentation and your physician is correct - this will resolve over time. There are numerous microscopic nerves in the breasts that can get injured and stretched during the surgical process. As these nerves are regenerating, they can cause sensations such as tingling, sharp, shooting pains, and hypersensitivity. Most patients see resolution within a few weeks. In the meantime, you may pad the area with gauze or soft padding to reduce the irritation caused by friction.

Temporary changes in sensation after breast augmentation are common but fortunately temporary.  Some women experience numbness while some experience increased or uncomfortable sensitivity. One tip is to use soft silicone nipple covers that you can apply to your nipple areas under your bra temporarily to help lessen your discomfort.  It will improve with time but can last a few months.

This is very common so soon after surgery. Within 12 months most women who experience similar issues have returned to there preoperative state. However, up to 10% remain with permanently altered nipple sensation - either too much or not enough.In the meantime to minimise nipple sensitivity you could try any number of nipple covers (eg silicone strips) that will act as a mechanical barrier between your nipples and moving fabric/clothing.An important thing to understand is that in order to place an implant a "pocket" needs to be created to accommodate the chosen implant. The very act of creating that pocket means that the many nerves are "disturbed", and this is completely unavoidable. I inform all my patients that several things can happen to breast nipple sensation after augmentation surgery:Nipple sensation can remain unchanged to that of the pre-operative stateOr, the nipple sensation can increase to the point of being too sensitive and sometimes painfulOr, the nipple sensation can decrease to the point of being numb.In addition to the nipple, other parts of the breast can have altered sensation. For example, sensation between the scar within the lower breast fold and the lower edge of your areolar is often reduced. There is a good chance this will not return to normal.