How long does the numbness last after a modified radical mastectomy?
A modified radical mastectomy is a surgery in which all of the breast tissue and the pectoralis minor muscle are removed, and the axillary nodes are removed. The nerve supply to the breast is cut, resulting in permanent numbness around the scar. The outer borders of the surgery should still have sensitivity to touch like a tingling sensation. As time goes on the numbness should lessen in severity.
