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Nerve Damage and Pain 2 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck, Is This Normal?

asked 9 months ago by ArturoB
Latest answer by Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS
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Tags: thighs, 2 weeks post-op, nerve damage, normal, pain

I'm 2 weeks post op. I've had nerve damage and my left tigh is numb and it hurts when I move. There's a spot, below the cut and near the femur, which, when pressed, causes that pain. Also there's a spot below my ribs which does the same. Will it go away? Is there any chance I'llhave muscle atrophy? I'll visit a neurosurgeon but the fear is killing me.

1 answer to Nerve Damage and Pain 2 Weeks Post- Tummy Tuck, Is This Normal?

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Pain and numbness 2 weeks after tummy tuck is NORMAL!

You should understand that sensory nerves and motor nerves are entirely different. Tummy tuck incisions and tightening of skin flaps necessitate your surgeon cut and cauterize tiny blood vessels and some nerves that provide skin sensation. These can include sensory nerves to the groin and upper thigh areas. Pressing on any freshly-operated area (or nearby) can stimulate intact nerves, giving painful or even "shooting" pains. STOP poking on your tissues! Most of these sensory... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

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