Pain and Burning 6 Weeks Post Op Liposuction?

Is surgeons get more experience with various types of liposuction is becoming clear that the use of electromagnetic energy to assist in the procedure causes more postoperative pain. You need to keep in close contact with your surgeon and find out if your liposuction was assisted by ultrasound or laser.

As nerves heal, they typically go through a pattern of numbness, tingling, itching and/or possibly burning. These are all signs you are healing and recovering properly and it should subside with time. – Dr. Ortiz

Neurological healing after liposuction follows the typical pattern of: numbness for several weeks followed by either burning, tingling, itchiness that usually indicates recovery.  Ultimately most sensation returns to normal.