Resensation® in New Jersey

Reconstruction That Restores Feeling, Not Just Form

Resensation® is a sensation-preserving technique built into breast reconstruction that reconnects sensory nerves during surgery, giving patients the chance to regain natural sensation in the reconstructed breast, something reconstruction alone often can’t provide.

Most conversations about reconstruction understandably center on appearance. Fewer center on feeling, yet losing sensation is its own kind of loss, one that often lingers long after visible healing is complete. Resensation® was developed specifically to close that gap. We notice it most as the seasons turn, when patients step from a cold Jersey winter into the first warm afternoons of spring and start noticing temperature and touch on their skin again. Our team discusses this option early in your reconstructive planning, since nerve preservation tends to work best when it’s built into your original surgery rather than added afterward. Resensation® in New Jersey focuses on restoring both feeling and form, so reconstruction addresses more than appearance alone.

Benefits of Resensation®

By preserving and reconnecting key sensory nerves during reconstruction, this technique aims to restore breast sensation alongside shape.

The potential for restored protective and erogenous sensation
Nerve reconnection performed within your primary reconstruction; no separate surgery required
Compatibility with both implant-based and tissue-based reconstruction
Improved ability to detect temperature, pressure, and touch over time
A more complete sense of physical wholeness after mastectomy
An added layer of safety, since sensation can help you notice injury

Am I a Good Candidate for Resensation®?

You may be a good candidate if you’re planning breast reconstruction and want to explore preserving sensation as part of that same surgery.

Good candidates typically:

Are planning implant-based or flap-based reconstruction
Have nerve tissue available near the mastectomy site suitable for reconnection
Understand sensation return is gradual and varies between patients
Are medically cleared for their primary reconstruction
Have realistic expectations, since results aren’t guaranteed
Are planning far enough ahead to incorporate nerve preservation into the surgical plan

During your consultation, we review your reconstructive plan together, since Resensation® is built into the primary surgery rather than added later.

Concerns Addressed by Resensation®

This technique addresses breast nerve damage and closes a gap in reconstruction that is often left open. Concerns we address include:

Complete or near-complete loss of sensation after mastectomy
Feeling emotionally disconnected from a reconstructed breast
Reduced ability to detect injury, heat, or pressure
A desire for reconstruction that restores more than appearance alone
Uncertainty about whether sensation-preserving options exist for your case
Concerns about intimacy and connection after mastectomy

What to Expect During Resensation®

Check-In and Preparation

Your surgeon identifies which sensory nerves near the mastectomy site are suitable for preservation, based on your anatomy and reconstruction type.

The Procedure

During your primary reconstruction, the surgeon carefully preserves and reconnects nerves, often using a processed nerve graft to bridge any gaps.

Closing Up

This step is completed alongside implant placement or flap transfer, adding time to your primary surgery.

Recovery Room

You'll be monitored following your combined procedure as anesthesia wears off.

Heading Home

Plan for someone to drive you home and stay nearby for the first few days, since sensory recovery unfolds gradually and you will want to rest without worrying about the household.

Before and After Care Guidelines

Ahead of Time

Discuss nerve preservation early, ideally during your initial consultation
Review which reconstruction types you’re considering
Ask whether your specific anatomy suits nerve reconnection
Set realistic expectations about the gradual timeline involved

During Recovery

Recovery follows your primary reconstruction’s timeline
Early numbness or tingling is a normal part of nerve regeneration
Meaningful sensation return often develops over 6 months to 2 years
Results vary significantly between patients
Ongoing follow-up tracks your progress over time

Our team sets expectations clearly from the start, since patience is genuinely part of this process.

Why Choose Samra Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for Resensation in New Jersey?

4+ decades of board-certified plastic surgery experience
Early, proactive conversations about sensation preservation
Familiarity incorporating Resensation® into multiple reconstruction types
Honest expectation-setting for a technique that varies by patient
Proudly serving patients throughout New Jersey

Frequently Asked Questions

How long until sensation returns?

Nerve regeneration is gradual, often unfolding over 6 months to 2 years, with results varying by individual.

Can this be added after reconstruction is complete?

Resensation® is designed to be incorporated during your primary surgery. If reconstruction is already finished, our team can discuss the remaining options.

Does it work with any type of reconstruction?

Yes, it can be incorporated into implant-based or tissue-based methods like the DIEP flap.

Is sensation return guaranteed?

No technique guarantees full sensation return; this approach increases the potential, but healing varies considerably.

Does it significantly lengthen surgery?

It typically adds time to your primary reconstruction rather than requiring a separate procedure.

Ready to Explore Resensation® in New Jersey?

Many patients tell us that regaining sensation made their reconstruction feel complete. Schedule a consultation with Samra Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery to discuss whether Resensation® fits your reconstructive plan. Call us at 732-327-0249 or contact us online.