Burning sensation normal weeks after lipo and tummy tuck?

Pain and itching after liposuction is common.  Consult with your surgeon to determine if you have cellulitis or infection.  Otherwise, this is best explained by hypersensitive nerves that will begin to equilibrate within weeks of your surgery.

Burning pain or hypersensitivity after liposuction or a tummy tuck can occur, and can be quite bothersome.  In liposuction areas, as swelling and edema resolves, the sensations tend to go away.  In the case of the tummy tuck, some nerve endings were divided during the surgery, and others stretched.... more

As the other respondees have indicated, these types of sensations are very normal after either abdominoplasty or liposuction. Irritation or disruption of the nerves is certain to occur to some extent after these procedures, and lingering effects can be seen for 12-18 months. Unlike others, I've seen very... more

Most patients experience what you described, burning, itching, or tightness after having a tummy tuck. They are a very common occurence post-operatively and can last up to 6 months. These feeling are usually a normal result of your nerves repairing themselves after surgery. Massaging the areas with a gentle... more

The sensation you describe can be normal after a tummy tuck and liposuction. You are still in the healing phase and your nerves will be recovering from the surgery. The massaging will help alleviate your symptoms. Typically most patients wear a compression garment or binder for about 6wks. Some may benefit... more

What you decsribe is very normal and in all likelihood will resolve. This is commonly referred to as dysesthesias and is common after nerves are bruised or "insulted". Think about how your leg feels after it falls asleep and goes numb. When it wakes up, you feel that pins and needles tingling... more

Although this is distressing, it is very common and usually indicates that the nerves responsible for giving you skin sensation, are repairing themselves, and sensation should soon return.  Your doctor may be able to give you"desensitization" exercises to do at home to help make the the burning... more

What is are describing is a very normal and expected occurance after tummy tuck and liposuciton and it can contiue to a different degree up to 6-8 months. keeping your skin very lubricated with vasoline helps much. in sever case I have been able to successfull treat patients with Neurontin which helps to... more

I agree with the other docs below- based on the procedures you had performed, it sounds like you are having an average experience. Itching, burning, stretching or tight sensations are very common for a few months after the surgery, as scar tissue is forming and maturing under your skin. Having said that, I do... more

In addition to the answers listed below (and I agree that this is most likely normal) - it is important to gauge your progress.  Do you think the pain is getting worse or staying the same as the weeks go on? All post-operative concerns, especially pain, should be directed to your treating physician. I... more