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Will Nipple Surgery Affect Feeling or Sensitivity?
Can nipple sensitivity be affected by implant or nipple surgery? I'm considering silicone breast implants and a nipple reduction, but I'd rather not lose sensation in my breasts.
Nipple sensitivity after breast aug
Thanks for your question. It is possible for a patient to lose sensation from any kind of breast surgery, including breast augmentation. The incidence of this numbness is rare and the incidence of permanent numbness is even more unusual. It is also possible for your nipples to become more sensitive after the procedure. Like numbness, permanent changes are unusual. Nipple reduction surgery involves greater risk of post-op sensation change. In our San Francisco area practice we've never had permanent sensation changes after an aug or nipple reduction. Previous surgery to the area increases the risk somewhat. Find a board certified surgeon and discuss the issue in detail. I hope this helps!
