Burning Stabbing Pain in Pubic Area with Lumps After TT and Lipo, When Will It Go?

Hi there im 4 weeks post op from a full tt, lipo to flanks and pubic/mons area and tummy and muscle repair.. my incision burns at times but the worst place is under my incision in my pubic area, i can feel a lump and its so tender to touch still and burns all day and is swollen, i had lipo to the pubic area too and wished i hadnt.. my ps has seen me and says im healing well and this will go but im not sure, how long do i have to suffer like this? nenee

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Pain in pubic area after Tummy Tuck and Lipo of Mons Pubis is expected and should resolve

First I would say that the result of your Tummy Tuck and Liposuction look excellent. The pain in the pubic area is likely due to the Liposuction of the Mons Pubis. There are many nerves in this sensitive area and they can be injured during the Liposuction. Typically the discomfort will resolve in a few weeks. Another possibility is that the deep suture used to close the middle of your Tummy Tuck incision may be tender. This also should resolve soon

Burning and stabbing pain in the lower abdomen after a tummy tuck

Patients who undergo this procedure should anticipate a significant recovery process that can consist of swelling, bruising, and discomfort. We typically tell our patients that the recovery process can last anywhere from 4 to 8 months. You are still in the very early stages of the recovery process. At this time, your body has a great deal of swelling and is currently trying to heal by reestablishing circulation in the lower abdomen and the area around your scar. Once this venous and... more

Burning after Liposuction

It sounds like what you are experiencing is normal after liposuction. That region is also very tender so it may take a little bit longer to heal than other areas. I am sure that after it heals you will be happy that you did it. Based on your picture it looks as though you had a great result. Best of Luck!

Burning and stabbing pain after tummy tuck.

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 sensation. Sometimes it can be quite painful but it goes away. This happens after liposuction as well. My patients often complain of more pain in the hips and flanks... more

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Buring pain after TT and liposuction

Sorry to hear that you are having this type of pain after what appears otherwise to be a great result following surgery. What you are experiencing is normal. Ask your plastic surgeon if it is OK to try a topical pain cream (such as Capsacin) or if a different pain medication could be perscribed. For nerve related pain, your surgeon may suggest gabapentin (Neurontin) which takes a few days to offer relief.

Weird sensations after surgery

The burning sensation may be from irritation or it could be as a result of the lump you feel. You may want to see your doctor to be evaluated. Patients after surgery will often have dysesthesias ( sensory changes) for quite some time that usually resolves.