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Tingling and Severe Pain After Smart Lipo Normal?
asked 2 years ago by budjt in raeford, nc
Latest answer by Temp Patterson, MD
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Tags: thighs, pain
Is it normal to have tingling and severe pain in the thigh area four weeks after Smart Lipo?
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3 answers to Tingling and Severe Pain After Smart Lipo Normal?
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Severe Pain and Tingling after Liposuction
Severe pain and tingling is not common. It could represent a complication of the procedure, such as infection, nerve injury or muscle injury. It may not be serious, but I recommend close communication with your surgeon so he can help treat your condition.
Temp Patterson, MD
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
Burley Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Tingling after lipo
Some weird sensations are not uncommon after liposuction. You are know 4 weeks out, and nerves start to "reawaken." Be patient, this may get better over the next few weeks.
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No, you should call your doctor who did the procedure
While some tingling and minor pain is to be expected after this sort of procedure, it isn't usually something that happens for much longer than a month or two and typically isn't considered severe. For this reason, you should call your surgeon to see what they say. There may be something else going on here like a hip problem or infection and it needs to be addressed. Good luck!


