What Causes Itching After 5 Years from a Tummy Tuck?

asked 6 months ago by Rose in Idaho in Spokane, WA
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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I had a tummy tuck in 2006. Now I have intermittent itching around the navel area. It drives me crazy. I found a forum about this and could not believe how common this is. But, no one knows what to do about it. So far, benadryl, xanax & vicodin seem to be the solution for a temporary fix. But, it doesn't take away the problem. I tried cold compresses and that didn't work. Can this be an infection. Some think the nerves are repairing themselves. What is it?

2 answers to What Causes Itching After 5 Years from a Tummy Tuck?

Itching after Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for the question. New onset " itching” around the navel area 5 years after tummy tuck is unusual. Obviously, it is difficult to give good advice without examination but some guesses include: hypersensitivity to an external contact such as soap or detergent, abnormal scarring ( keloid), an underlying permanent suture causing irritation or gradual return of sensation ( after nerves were interrupted during your tummy tuck... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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