Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic surgery procedures for women, so if you are looking at doing this for yourself, you are definitely not alone. While open discussions about breast augmentations are now more common than ever, there are a lot of questions and misinformation floating around about one aspect of breast augmentation: how this affects the nipples.

Your nipples are an important part of your breasts for a lot of reasons, so you are bound to have concerns. Here is a look at some of the questions regarding nipples and breast augmentation, as well as the answers you will want to know. 

Is it true they will move your nipples during breast augmentation?

Nipples are not always moved during breast augmentation, but there is a possibility that they will be if it is necessary to achieve an overall correctly proportioned and positioned breast. Nipple moving is more common in procedures involving removal of extra breast skin or during a breast lift. If your nipples will have to be relocated because you are going to a drastically different breast size, your doctor will let you know this before the surgery happens so you know exactly what to expect. 

Will you lose nipple sensation due to breast augmentation?

Some women do experience nipple sensation loss after they have had a breast augmentation. For some women, the change in sensation will be permanent, especially if the nipple was relocated. However, in most cases, the change in sensitivity to the nipple will be a temporary thing; you will have more sensation as your breasts heal over time. If losing nipple sensation is a major concern for you, make sure you talk to the surgeon about maintaining sensitivity as much as possible during your consultation. Some breast augmentation methods are better for preventing sensation loss than others.

Can you use your nipples for breastfeeding after breast augmentation?

In most cases, having breast implants will not affect your ability to breastfeed. There are a few different methods of implant insertion, such as through an incision under the breast, near the armpit, or around the areola of the nipple. The incision method that involves cutting around the areola of the nipple can be more problematic for breastfeeding mothers. Additionally, you may have more issues with swelling and pain when your milk first comes in than what a woman without breast implants would have. 

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