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Sensation Restoration

What is Sensation Restoration?

After a mastectomy, many women are surprised to learn that their chest may feel completely numb, even after reconstruction. This loss of sensation isn’t just a physical change; it can affect how a woman connects with her body, intimacy, and sense of self. 

At PRMA, restoring breast sensation is more than an option—it’s part of our mission to rebuild lives, not just breasts. By identifying and reconnecting sensory nerves during a sensation-preserving mastectomy, we give patients the chance to not only look natural, but feel like themselves again.

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Understanding Your Options

We provide two distinct techniques for sensation restoration. The first technique, TruSense®, utilizes a person's own tissue reconstruction (known as a "flap") to reconnect nerves, while the second technique, Resensation®, employs a nerve graft to bridge nerve gaps.

TruSense®

During a mastectomy, sensory nerves in the breast are often severed, resulting in numbness. With TruSense®, PRMA’s surgeons use a microsurgical technique to restore sensation. During a DIEP flap or SIEA flap procedure, for example, they connect the sensory nerves from the chest wall to those in the transferred tissue flap.
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Resensation®

A sensation-preserving mastectomy that utilizes a nerve graft is known as the Resensation® technique. This technique can be performed alongside any type of reconstruction, whether it involves a flap or an implant, because the cadaveric nerve graft is prepackaged. PRMA surgeons use the Avance® nerve graft developed by Axogen when a graft is required.
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Our Sensation Restoration Services

Sensation Restoration

TruSense®
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Real Patients. Real Stories

Behind every procedure is a woman with her own story—each one a powerful reflection of resilience and the life-changing impact of advanced reconstruction.
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction
“Dr. Chrysopoulo answered any questions and offered suggestions. I always felt supported. I was never worried or concerned. The responses were almost always instant, so it was very helpful.”
Christina Leal, 38
San Antonio, TX
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction
“Dr. Chrysopoulo answered any questions and offered suggestions. I always felt supported. I was never worried or concerned. The responses were almost always instant, so it was very helpful.”
Christina Leal, 38
San Antonio, TX
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction
“Dr. Chrysopoulo answered any questions and offered suggestions. I always felt supported. I was never worried or concerned. The responses were almost always instant, so it was very helpful.”
Christina Leal, 38
San Antonio, TX
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DIEP Flap Reconstruction
“Dr. Chrysopoulo answered any questions and offered suggestions. I always felt supported. I was never worried or concerned. The responses were almost always instant, so it was very helpful.”
Christina Leal, 38
San Antonio, TX

Why Choose PRMA

With over 15,000 successful breast reconstructions—including 11,500 natural tissue flap procedures—PRMA isn’t just a global leader in breast reconstruction; we’re the pioneers behind groundbreaking techniques that continue to elevate the standard of post-mastectomy care for patients nationwide.

What Sets PRMA Apart: 

  • TruSense® Sensation Restoration: a proprietary technique developed by PRMA to help women regain breast sensation after reconstruction.
  • High Def DIEP®: An advanced microsurgical approach that delivers more natural-looking results with refined contouring.
  • Dual-Surgeon Advantage: Every flap procedure is performed by two microsurgeons, enhancing safety, precision, and outcomes.
  • Implant-to-Flap Expertise: Nationally recognized for successfully converting failed implant reconstructions into natural tissue solutions.
  • Comprehensive Patient Support: From dedicated liaisons to the Breast Advocate® App, patients are guided at every step with compassion and clarity.
  • Advanced Lymphedema Surgery: Offers leading-edge treatments for lymphedema and post-mastectomy pain syndrome.
  • Texas-Based, National Reach: Patients across the U.S. choose PRMA for its affordability, insurance-friendliness, and seamless travel support.
  • Trusted Experience: With 30+ years of innovation and over 15,000 reconstructions, PRMA is one of the most experienced centers in the world.
  • Empowerment Through Education: PRMA makes complex decisions easier by educating patients on all their options, including rarely-discussed sensation restoration.
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When your patients need advanced care, PRMA is the partner you can trust. Our team is a referral destination nationwide for advanced breast reconstruction, sensation restoration, lymphedema surgery, and more—offering seamless coordination, groundbreaking techniques, and outcomes that consistently elevate patient satisfaction.
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Don’t Settle for Numb—Restore What Matters

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