Nerves are tricky things. The area you are describing is supplied by the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Several things could be occurring - irritation, entrapment, injury, neuropraxia, etc. Most of the time nerve issues resolve with time - months and years. Occasionally, there is an intervention that can... more
Numb thigh after Tummy tuck surgery
I am 5 months post tummy tuck surgery and am generally pleased with the results. I have the typical numbness/sensation changes to the abdominal area but am more concerned with the numbness in my outer left thigh as its more extreme and "deeper".
Why did this occur and can I expect it to decrease with time? Is there anything that I can do (or shouldn't be doing) to encourage nerve regeneration? Thanks in advance for any information. I am a fit and healthy 41 yr old who exercises almost daily.
3 answers to “Numb thigh after Tummy tuck surgery”
A: Nerve irregularity after Tummy Tuck should decrease in time
This sounds like an interference with the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Nerve injuries can take one to two years to resolve. Sometimes, you get an 'electirc shock' by tapping at your groin crease. When this goes away, the nerve will grow back. Usually, the good appearance of the abdomen outweighs the... more
A: Probably Meralgia paresthetica
You may have a condition wherein the nerve (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) to the outer thigh is being irritated. You can learn more about it by entering "meralgia paresthetica" in Google or some other search engine. Don't take any advice about treatment from the Internet: ask your doctor!
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