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Re: breast biopsy questions

From: Hannah (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 14:21:45 -0400 (EDT)

Dear JL- It is very common for the skin at the site of a surgical incision to feel "numb" nearby. The nerves that are embedded in the skin and deeper tissues are cut when the operation is performed. Sensation is dependent upon the regrowth of the nerve endings supplying that area of skin. This can sometimes take a number of months, and is a normal side effect of surgery. It is not unusual, when the nerves begin to regrow, to experience fleeting "electrical" or other sensations in the area of the scar--this is an indication that reinnervation is underway. Hannah Brooks, MD,FACS

Subject: breast biopsy questions Date: 07/12/2001 01:02pm

Hi, so I posted a while ago about a breast lump. I had a biopsy 3 days ago, will get results next week. Anyhow, the biopsy went totally fine. I mean, I haven't had to take any drugs at all, not the percoset they gave me or even 1 single ibuprofen. I just realized today however this isn't because I'm so tough, it's because the bottom part of my nipple is quite, quite numb. Is this normal? How long will it stay that way? I see my surgeon on tuesday for a followup, I'll ask him too, but if you can tell me anything, please do. I'm 22 years old and a numb nipple isn't the end of the world, but I don't really like it either....

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