Is it true that the sense of touch in the nipples is usually preserved?
Yes, most women do not lose the sense of touch of the nipples. Several factors have an influence on their chance of losing sensitivity: the larger the implant, the more likely is loss of sensitivity. The location of the incision is another important factor: the primary medical journal report on the TUBA showed that the incision in the navel resulted in 0.8% chance losing all nipple sensitivity, whereas the other methods resulted in 3.0% chance of losing all nipple sensitivity. Therefore, there is only a very small chance of losing the sense of touch in the nipples. On average, one percent lose the sense of touch completely. About 50% of women notice a change in sensitivity (either increased or decreased), which may require two years to return to normal.
