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Skin Hurts to Touch After Smart Lipo

I had Smart Lipo on Feb. 9th on my upper and lower abs, and my skin still HURTS to touch it. Is this normal, and is there anything I can do to help it?

Asked 35 months ago by damyx28 in Ohio
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Skin pain after lipo

Although SmartLipo is relatively non-invasive compared to other cosmetic procedures plastic surgeons perform, it is still trauma to the body. No matter what type of liposuction is used, the small nerves that are just under and contained within the overlying skin are injured. Sometimes, these nerves can take a while to recover and pain is associated with the healing process. While pain 6 months after liposuction is rare, it does happen. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to speed... more
Elan B. Singer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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