What will happen to the sensitivity of my nipples after a breast reduction?

Thanks for your question. While surgeons can take steps to preserve normal nipple sensation, it's not guaranteed. Some patients experience an increase in sensation, some a decrease, and many don't experience any change at all. Keep in mind that a temporary loss of sensation is common after surgery. It's important to give your breasts adequate time to heal before drawing any conclusions about your long-term situation. 

Dear bellalord52,Nipple sensation may, of course, be affected by breast reduction surgery.  In fact, any surgery on the breast can affect nipple sensation.  Typically, the course is that of diminished sensation for the initial few months followed by slow return of sensation over a 3-6 month period.  A percentage of patients, usually the very large reduction patients, can experience an actual improvement in nipple sensation.  This phenomenon is due to the removal of the weight of the breasts that causes traction on the nerves to the nipples.  So, at your breast size, your sex life might even get better!  Good luck!

Thank you for your question, The Horndeski Method/The Bellesoma Method is a current technique to lift and/or reduce breasts without using implants or the ugly vertical scars.  The incisions are hidden around the areola and in the inframammary crease. The vertical incision has been completely eliminated. The areola incision heals almost invisibly due to the fact that there is hardly any tension on the closure. With this particular technique, ducts are preserved along with nerve supply maintaining nipple sensation and the ability to breast feed. Because the breast is reshaped internally and is secured to your chest muscles, upper pole fullness is possible without an implant. Attached is a patient who underwent The Horndeski Method/The Bellesoma Method. Please note that her tissue was used to create upper pole fullness and cleavage without any foreign materials (mesh, implants, etc).  It is a proprietary technique that only surgeons that have been trained by me can perform. I hope this helps. Best wishes and kind regards, Dr. Gary Horndeski