Will i lose sensitivity on my nipples after a breast lift surgery?

Possibly: Nipple sensation changes can be unpredictable after surgery. Some patients experience increased sensation, others experience decreased sensation, while some have no change at all.

No: If the breast lift is done without placement of an implant, you should not lose nipple sensation. The surgical technique used in a breast lift can be accomplished without injuring the nerve that supplies sensation to the nipple. During a breast lift that involves placement of an implant, nipple sensation can also be preserved as long the surgeon is careful in making the pocket for the implant.

Possibly.: There are many risks associated with breast lift surgery, one of which is change or loss of nipple/areola sensation. Important to learn about the pros/cons as well as the potential risk/complications associated with any surgical procedure prior to proceeding.

Extent of lift?: Whereas mo or lifts may have a very low risk of losing nipple sensation, more extensive lifts especially those combined with a.