Nerve Damage After Liposuction to Inner Thigh

Hi jean17,

At 7 weeks I'm not sure that you need to automatically assume that you have nerve damage.  It takes a long time to see the final results of lipo and that's because there is prolonged swelling.  It can take up to 6 months to see a final result from lipo, and sometimes even longer. 

While the swelling persists it is common to have a range of unusual sensations, including bizarre or painful feelings (dysesthesias) and lack of sensation (anesthesia or numbness).  As the swelling abates these symptoms usually resolve well on their own.

The inner thighs are an unusually sensitive area when compared with the outer thighs, hips or stomach so I'm not surprised that you have pain in this region.  The extent of the pain, though, seems unusual, as is the medical intervention.  And I suspect that a CT Scan is not going to reveal much useful information.

But I understand your concerns and desire to get the issues resolved.  My sense is that it will go away on its own...but I know that's easy for me to say.

Hang in there.

I hope that this helps, and good luck,

Dr. E