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Will i lose feeling in my nipples after a male breast reduction? how often do men who have had a breast reduction lose feeling in their nipples? i really want a male breast reduction, but am weighing the pros and cons of looking better vs. having numbness

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Dr. Subramaniam Arumugam answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

It : It is rarity on men. (little more common in women).

Answered 10/3/2016

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Not : Not typically. Most male breast reduction will require some liposuction, some skin removal, or both. In general it should be possible to plan a skin excision in such a way that the sensation to your nipple should remain intact. Even with liposuction alone, there is always a possibility that nerves will be injured and sensation may be adversely affected, but the surgical techniques used should be designed to minimize these possible effects.

Answered 10/4/2016

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It depends: Discus your concerns with your surgeon. You may be a candidate for a procedure that has a low risk for numbness.

Answered 11/27/2017

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