Dec. 4, 2025

Breast Implants and Nipple Sensation: Myths vs. Facts

Breast Implants and Nipple Sensation: Myths vs. Facts

Dr. Alain Polynice Body By Poly Podcast

In this episode, we address a common question regarding breast augmentation: do breast implants cause loss of nipple sensation? The discussion highlights how implants can alter sensation due to the stretching of tissues and nerves, explaining that while some patients may experience numbness or hypersensitivity, these changes are usually temporary and resolve within weeks. The episode also clarifies that the placement of the implant and incision site, as well as post-surgery swelling, can influence sensation changes.

00:00 Introduction: Do Breast Implants Affect Nipple Sensation?

00:39 Understanding the Impact of Implants on Nerve Sensation

01:17 Factors Influencing Sensation Changes

01:28 Incision Placement and Sensation

01:42 Post-Surgery Sensation and Recovery

01:49 Conclusion: Sensation Changes in Breast Augmentation

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