I had liposuction on my inner& outer thighs, hip, and abdomen yesterday. Right now, I'm experiencing minimal buising and pain is tolerable. However, I've read on some reviews that there are these nerve pains that hurt really bad. Here are some questions I have: When does this nerve pain start and what can I do about it? SHould I ask my surgeon for some medicine beforehand? Is it definite that I will experience this? Which post-op day hurts the most?
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
What you are describing is very common. Sometimes even the garments can leave marks which will resolve with time. At this stage, you have swelling under the skin and any pressure point will leave a dent in the puffy area. As the swelling resolves, so does the mark.
One of the complications with liposuction is contour irregularities - feeling lumps or bumps or even having them be visible. Treatment options range from ultrasound treatment to help soften these areas to additional liposuction or even fat grafting to the deeper areas. There are a number of...
How long does Swelling Really Last after Liposuction?Bruising and swelling are normal in the suctioned areas and usually increase slightly after the removal of any tape or foam. The bruising will decrease over 3-4 weeks, but may last as long as 6 weeks. The majority of the swelling will be gone...