How to help numbness?

CTM7 · 07-13-2009, 07:59 PM

Hi Doctor -

I was wondering if I could get your opinion - or rather what you would tell a patient who is "suffering" from numbness a year out. The numbness is occuring basically in the area from the incision site to the nipple, spanning that lower bottom half. Is there anything that can be done? Would a revision release any tension and help? Any info would be appreciated!

Thank you!

Dr. Pelletiere · 07-14-2009, 04:01 PM

This is a little unusual since most patients do not have numbness a year out. It is not uncommon to have numbness from the nipple to the inframammary fold, but most women have return of sensation by about 6 months. However, nerves act differently than other tissues in our body and do not like to be stretched at all, hence the transient numbness. I usually tell patients it can take up to two years for any nerve changes to occur if they are going to. I doubt a revision of some sort would help the situation. Just be patient - it should come back to you. I have never encountered a patient who has permanent numbness, so take heart.

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CTM7 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, Illinois Posts: 91 Thanks: 11 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	How to help numbness? Hi Doctor - I was wondering if I could get your opinion - or rather what you would tell a patient who is "suffering" from numbness a year out. The numbness is occuring basically in the area from the incision site to the nipple, spanning that lower bottom half. Is there anything that can be done? Would a revision release any tension and help? Any info would be appreciated! Thank you! __________________ pre-breast augmentation : 36B 5'9 150 lbs 450cc hp silicone unders post-breast augmentation : 36 full C / baby D

07-14-2009, 04:01 PM	#2
Dr. Pelletiere Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 416 Thanks: 3 Thanked 328 Times in 193 Posts	This is a little unusual since most patients do not have numbness a year out. It is not uncommon to have numbness from the nipple to the inframammary fold, but most women have return of sensation by about 6 months. However, nerves act differently than other tissues in our body and do not like to be stretched at all, hence the transient numbness. I usually tell patients it can take up to two years for any nerve changes to occur if they are going to. I doubt a revision of some sort would help the situation. Just be patient - it should come back to you. I have never encountered a patient who has permanent numbness, so take heart. __________________ The above messages are not intended to substitute for direct medical advice or patient care. Proper medical/patient care can only come with direct patient interaction and a full examination. If you cannot accept this policy, please ignore my messages. Dr. Pelletiere specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery in and around Chicago. Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD 1602 Colonial Parkway Inverness, Illinois 60067 847.358.9444 office@pelletieresurgery.com www.pelletieresurgery.com

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