Can nipple sensitivity be returned through implant removal or other procedures? 2 years post op

A small percentage of patients will lose nipple sensation with breast augmentation. If it has been a year since augmentation, you will likely not regain sensation. Removing the implant will not make the sensation come back.

Dear OIvanov1,
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.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

First, I am sorry you have lost your sensation. Before and after photos of your breasts would be helpful to assess your situation. However, generally speaking, if nipple sensation has not returned after 2 years, it is unlikely to recover with or without implant removal.

Thank you for sharing your question. Yes it is possible that removal alone may improve sensitivity but there is unfortunately no guarantee.

I'm sorry to hear of the lost nipple sensation after your augmentation surgery. Sensation typically returns within a year of surgery. If it has not, the change is generally permanent whether the implants remain or are removed.

Typically, with lost sensation, the nerves have been damaged and even removal of the implants do not allow sensation to return. Every surgery has risks of losing more sensation.