Hello @prc73. I had a partial mastectomy on the right, with immediate reconstruction. My left breast (no cancer) was reconstructed at the same time, to match the smaller size of the right one. The aureolas with the nipples were removed and reattached on both breasts.

My plastic surgeon told me ahead of time that I wouldn't have any sensations for a while, but she hoped I would regain some of it, in time. For a long time, I had NO sensations on the aureola or nipples. Also, NO sensations on the skin of either breast. But I slowly noticed improvements. It took a long time (over 2 years), but I have full sensations now. So, yes, the sensation returned to the breasts, including the aureolas and nipples.

I was truly surprised this happened! I couldn't be more grateful to my plastic surgeon!

Are you contemplating a full mastectomy with reconstruction? Or did you have one already?

HUGS!
D.