Is tightening and "pins and needles" sensation normal after Tumescent Liposuction?

5 answers to “Is tightening and "pins and needles"...”

A: No worries, pins and needles sensation is normal after Liposuction

By Robert B. Pollack, MD - San Diego Plastic Surgeon

I agree with the other doctors that this is a normal part of the healing process. Both the tightness and the pins and needles will gradually improve but it may take a few months for complete resolution. Hope this helps.

A: Very Common

By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi there- What you are feeling is very common, and in fact I tell my patients to expect some degree of numbness and tingling for a few months after surgery, as swelling completely subsides and the skin contracts. Once your recovery is complete, you should no longer have trouble with this, but if you do, I... more

A: Pins and needles are OK as long as they gradually improve

By Joel Schlessinger, MD - Omaha Dermatologist

Pins and needles happen while the nerves grow back after surgery. This is something that is important to watch for, however, if it continues or is accompanied by excessive swelling or lumps. These can be from other conditions that aren't expected and may need to be treated. It should resolve over the first... more

A: Pins and Needle sensations last for up to 4-6 months after liposuction

By David Hansen, MD - Beverly Hills Dermatologic surgeon

You will experience a variety of sensations after liposuction for up to 4-6 months. This is totally normal and reverts to normal feeling in almost all cases by 6 months.

A: Temporary altered skin sensation after liposuction is normal

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

During liposuction, the tumescent and liposuction action stretches the tiny sensory nerves attached to the skin. Over several weeks and sometimes months, these nerves are healing and cause sensations of itching, tingling and sometimes mild burning. This all resolves as the tissues heal. Also after... more