Burning Sensation Normal Weeks After Lipo and Tummy Tuck?

Patients who undergo abdominoplasty and liposuction often complain of pain, swelling and skin hypersensitivity.  These are normal findings immediately following surgery, and usually resolve with time.  The hypersensitivity that you describe is known as a dysesthesia.  It’s very similar to what happens when your leg falls asleep.  This phenomena occurs when nerves are compressed, stretched or traumatized.  During and after these procedures the nerves are stretched and compressed.  In many cases, this is made worse by swelling.
Patients typically describe a tingling, burning sensation that can be very uncomfortable.  In many cases, clothing rubbing against the skin can elicit a burning sensation.
These symptoms usually resolve in six to eight weeks without intervention.  In some cases, aggressive massage can desensitize the area and minimize the pain and discomfort associated with this condition.

Hi @TigdoThanks for your question. Early pain after plastic surgery should dissipate in the first 1-2 weeks. If you are still experiencing pain past 12 weeks you may have suffered an injury to a nerve and the possible formation of a neuroma. This would need to be treated with a short procedure to disconnect the injured part of the nerve and either reconstruct it or bury the damaged end in muscle to prevent reformation of the neuroma.Best of Luck,Dr. Chopra

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. At the stage you are in, inflammation and discomfort are still normal. This burning sensation you described is due to the nerves healing.
I suggest my patients to try the lymphatic massages and to use a full body compression garment, 24/7 for the first 3 months, and after that, for 12 hours a day for 3 more months, to get the best results.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic surgeon.
Good luck :)