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Why is my Lower Legs/calfs Still Numb and Tingly Even Though Liposuction Was Performed 2 Years Ago?

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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by rina168

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2 Years after Liposuction and Numbness

Numbness 2 years after liposuction will likely not improve. I would return to your plastic surgeon and ask for recommendations. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Why are my legs still numb two years after liposuction?

Numbness in any area is very unusual a year after liposuction. My guess is that you had some energy based liposuction performed, such as laser or ultrasound liposuction. These procedures may be as effective as traditional liposuction, but they do add another dimension to the complications because they emit heat. I have also seen burns of the skin and pigmentation changes from these procedures. If your procedure was traditional liposuction, your numbness is... more

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rina168
2 Sep 2012

Thank you Doctor for your response .. I am not too sure what kind of procedure it is called, however i was awake during the procedure. They injected a needle to make the lower calf numb (which felt like it was swelling up and the skin was going to explode) and he then cut a small incession on the calf and inserted a tube that sucked out the fat ... this was actually an excruciating painful experience because i know liposuction was suppose to be uncomfortable but this was extremely painful. My nerves felt like they were being electrocuted. Any other tips or information that could help me understand why that procedure was painful? Thank you

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