Will I have sensation in the reconstructed breast?
You may develop sensation in the reconstructed breast, depending on the type of surgery you have. Restoring sensation is possible if your own tissue is used to reconstruct the breast, as the blood vessels and nerves can be reconnected to grow through the transferred tissue to the skin (whereas they cannot grow through an implant). Consider that it can take a long time to reclaim sensation, and sensation may be minimal. If this is a concern of yours, Dr. Ellis would be happy to discuss it in more detail with you during a consultation.