After a nipple reconstruction, do the nipples behave like before where they harden and soften? Or are they always the same?

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drchrysopoulo (Physician - Surgery - Plastic (Verified) ) - 11 / 12 / 2011

Unfortunately, reconstructed nipples do not behave like natural nipples. They typically do not harden or soften with temperature changes or touch. Most reconstructed nipples also lack sensation.
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