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Intense Burning Pain in Thigh After Full Tummy Tuck & Liposuction to Abs - Normal?

asked 1 year ago by Lola13503 in London, H9
Latest answer by Lori H. Saltz, MD
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Tags: thighs, burning, normal, pain

I am 10 days post-op after a full TT with MR & lipo to abs and upper thighs. Over last 2-3 days, I have experienced severe, excrutiating burning pain in my right thigh (from knee to hip). It is so painful and can come unexpectedly. My PS prescribed capsaicin cream and antidepressants (don't know why). I am using nurofen and the cream only. How long does this pain last and do you have any advice?

3 answers to Intense Burning Pain in Thigh After Full Tummy Tuck & Liposuction to Abs - Normal?

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Your pain sounds like meralgia parasthetica

There is a nerve near you hip bone called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve that can be injured during a TT.  The nerve may be compressed by the tight skin or garment (binder), a suture and/or swelling.  This will cause tingling, burning pain and numbness on the front and side of your thigh.  The fact that you are having the pain would indicate the nerve is intact and wasn't cut.  Anti-inflammatories are the place to start.  I have seen this only a few times in... more
Lori H. Saltz, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.ljcsc.com

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Burning pain in thigh

Excruciating burning pain in a specific area describes nerve pain and may be due to nerve injury.  There are specific medications for nerve pain which can help.  
Lawrence C. Lin, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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Pain after surgery

Pain after surgery is normal, however excruciating burning pain in one specific area is concerning.  Sometimes medication specific for nerve pain can be helpful.  A nerve that provides sensation to the anterior thigh can sometimes be injured during a tummy tuck and can cause this pain.
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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