Pain experienced postoperatively tends to subside after a few days. It may last longer if the surgery was more complicated or combined with other procedures. However, most patients will feel soreness that is worse in a certain position, but improved when they rest and when they take the normally prescribed... more
Severe pain after Liposuction and Tummy Tuck?
I had a full Tummy tuck and Liposuction about eight days ago and am experiencing severe pain. The pain feels like needles are poking me in the stomach and it also feel like electrical shock.
Are the muscles attempting to reconnect? Are the nerves attempting to reconnect? The pain doesn't really hurt it just feels like firecrackers inside my stomach.
4 answers to “Severe pain after Liposuction and...”
A: If there is any concern, then you need to see your surgeon
People experience post-operative healing differently. What feels like tingles to someone may feel like a electricity to someone else. So, without seeing you, it is impossible to tell if everything is okay. In all likelihood, you are just going through the normal healing process.... more
A: By eight days, pain should be improving
Tummy tuck with liposuction is a major procedure, so having pain is not unusual. However, at eight days your pain level should clearly be decreasing. It almost sounds like you are experiencing some pinching sensation, which could be related to your muscle work. Keep your doctor informed of your... more
A: See your surgeon right away.
Hi! In Manhattan, we would not consider "severe pain" 8 days after abdominoplasty and liposuction normal at all. I don't know what is causing your pain, but it should be investigated promptly.
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