Relative Implant Volume and Sensibility Alterations After Breast Augmentation

Abstract

The study findings suggest that larger implants and smaller breasts show an increased association with postoperative sensory alterations of the breast. Plastic surgeons and their patients should be aware of this possibility. Implant volume should be considered together with breast size to avoid sensory complications, and this is summarized in the concept of relative volume.

Low Risk of Skin and Nipple Sensitivity and Lactation Issues After Primary Breast Augmentation with Form-Stable Silicone Implants: Follow-Up in 4927 Subjects

“…Other factors, such as breastfeeding before undergoing implantation, were not associated with sensory alterations. 18 In our study, the volumes of implants in women experiencing skin sensation changes were slightly higher than the average implant volume of the overall study population. The majority of implant volumes in women with nipple sensation changes was less than the average volume in the overall study population.…”

Pilot study of breast sensation after breast reconstruction: Evaluating the effects of radiation therapy and perforator flap neurotization on sensory recovery

“…As one of the erogenous areas of the human body, and responsible in part for sexual arousal, the breast plays a major role in a woman's life and psychologic health. Several studies have investigated the return of sensation on the breast after aesthetic [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and reconstructive surgery. [10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29] From our anecdotal experience, our patient population is particularly concerned about a satisfactory outcome in terms of sexual sensation and arousal from the reconstructed breast.…”

Collaboration between the breast and plastic surgeon in restoring sensation after mastectomy

“…Due to the dissection plane necessary to adequately remove breast tissue in an oncologically safe and effective way, both of these avenues of sensory innervation are at high risk for injury or loss during the mastectomy . There have been varying degrees of returned sensation described post‐mastectomy and the loss of protective and erogenous sensation has shown to negatively impact quality of life outcomes …”

“…post-mastectomy [4][5][6][7][8][9][10] and the loss of protective and erogenous sensation has shown to negatively impact quality of life outcomes. [11][12][13][14][15][16][17]…”