Using precise microsurgical techniques, Dr. Charles Chalekson reconnects tiny sensory nerves in the breast to the nipple and areola. Over time, nipple areola nerve reconstruction can allow touch, pressure, and temperature sensation to gradually return, helping the breast feel more natural and improve overall quality of life.
What Is Nipple Areola Nerve Reconstruction?
Traditional nipple reconstruction focuses on appearance, leaving the area without sensation. Nipple-areola nerve reconstruction in San Luis Obispo goes further by restoring the ability to feel touch, pressure, and temperature. Using donated nerve grafts, called “allografts,” Dr. Chalekson reconnects sensory nerves from the chest wall to the underside of the nipple-areola complex, allowing nerve fibers to gradually regenerate and return sensation over time. The procedure can be performed during initial reconstruction or as a secondary surgery, depending on each patient’s situation.








