Breast Sensation and Quality of Life

NAC sensitivity significantly correlates with breast reconstruction patients' psychosocial and Sexual Wellbeing, particularly in patients undergoing neurotized autologous reconstruction, while overall breast sensitivity is associated with breast satisfaction. Weaker correlations in the alloplastic cohort suggest that breast sensitivity may play a more substantial role in patient-reported outcomes for patients receiving autologous reconstruction. These findings underscore the importance of restoring NAC sensation during breast reconstruction. Future research incorporating sensation-specific patient-reported outcome measures and examining additional sensory domains will further enhance our understanding of sensory recovery's impact on postreconstruction quality of life.