After breast augmentation, you can expect to experience some changes to the way your breasts look and feel, especially during the healing process. One of these changes may be a temporary loss of sensitivity or a tingling sensation in the nipples. Fortunately, these changes to nipple sensitivity, after getting breast implants, are typically temporary and should resolve on their own over the coming weeks or months.
What Causes Nipple Sensitivity to Change After Breast Augmentation?
When breast implants are placed, the surrounding tissues must stretch to accommodate the added volume. This process can also temporarily affect the nerves. In some cases, this causes nerves to become hyperactive, resulting in a tingling sensation in your nipples, and in others, it causes nerves to become less active, resulting in numbness.
Other factors that can affect the degree to which you may experience nipple sensitivity changes after breast augmentation include implant placement and incision techniques. Your plastic surgeon will discuss your surgical options with you prior to your breast enhancement procedure and will help you choose the best options for your specific needs.
How Long Do Sensitivity Changes Last After Getting Breast Implants?
In the vast majority of cases, a loss of or increase in nipple sensitivity after getting breast implants is only temporary. For most women, these changes gradually resolve themselves within three months after getting implants. However, it can take up to six months for normal sensations to fully return as your body continues to heal.
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