How is breast and nipple sensitivity affected by breast augmentation?
A. The sensitivity of the nipple complex can be affected by breast surgery; however, whether sensitivity is increased, decreased, or the same as before varies greatly from person to person. You may find that shortly after breast augmentation, your nipples are completely numb. When sensation returns, they will likely be extra sensitive before sensation returns to normal. This change in sensitivity is caused by postsurgical swelling, elongation of nerves, and the lower half of the breast stretching as the implant settles. It usually takes 6 to 12 months before final sensitivity is decided.
