Without being at the surgery procedure, it would be very difficult to tell you if everything went as planned. With indentations, some surgeons try to loosen local fat to redistribute it into the area that was affected. Sometimes, fat is injected into the area as well. You have to wait it out now and see if it... more
Burning sensation post-Tumescent Liposuction
I had Tumescent Liposuction performed on my outer hips yesterday. The procedure also involved some fat transfer from the front of the thighs to the indented areas on my left and right thighs.
The doctor simply injected the anesthetic solution into my front thighs, broke down the fat with the cannulas, and consequently pushed it down toward the indentations with his hands. He stitched the incisions and wrapped me up with the solution and fat inside. He told me that the body will get rid of the solution and we will find out if the fat in the indentations survived in 2 months. The next morning, I unwrapped my legs; the swelling from the solution had came down a bit and shifted to the outer side of my legs. A few hours later, I started experiencing burning pain in the area.
This procedure did not seem very professional to me and I'm wondering, what are your opinions on this? Is the pain normal? What would the outcome most likely be?
4 answers to “Burning sensation post-Tumescent...”
A: Sounds like a normal liposuction postop
Liposcution can be painful postop, and beyond that, it can be uncomfortable for weeks after the procedure. Swelling, itching, numbness, and burning may be experienced for a while during recovery as well. I can't comment on the technique, or speculate on your possible results. When it comes to fat... more
A: Sounds normal but call if you experience more pain and/or fevers!
The advantage to tumescent liposuction is that it can provide analgesia (pain relief) for up to 18 hours. When you experienced pain it may simply have been the anesthetic wearing off. Occassionally when nerves "wake up" they are more painful. Think about what it feels like when you sit on your nerves... more
A: Tumescent liposuction can cause some burning sensation postop
The burning sensation you are experiencing may be related to several factors. The tumescent fluid your physician injected contains lidocaine which may cause some burning. The trauma from the procedure, as well as the possibility of irritating the sensory nerves in the area, may also contribute to... more
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