12 day post Vaser Lipo. The itchiness is driving me insane. Is this normal?

Hello,Thanks for your question. It is not uncommon to have itching after liposuction. All the swelling and firmness is normal for the first few weeks to months. Make sure you consider manual lymphatic massage to help. 

Hello mysteriousxill,
I’m sorry for the adverse symptoms you are experiencing. After VASER Liposuction, pain and soreness may occur and should be relieved with analgesics. These pain medications are usually prescribed by plastic surgeons to help with general discomfort. Some amount of bruising and swelling are expected, and it will disappear with time. Spotty areas of numbness are common and may last several weeks but will also disappear. Similarly, feelings of burning, and tightness are common occurrence during the healing process, but will decrease with each passing day. Typically, itching of the treated areas after liposuction may occur as part of the normal healing process. However, since the itching is extremely unbearable, I would recommend resisting the urge to scratch at all costs and consulting with your plastic surgeon to rule out infection and/or allergic reactions. Some patients experience allergic itchiness in response to certain medicines, adhesives, and medical tape; wearing the post-operative compression garments; or irritation at the site of the incision. Your plastic surgeon may switch your compression garments to a product that doesn’t irritate your skin, and/or change your medications, and prescribe oral anti-histamines (such as Benadryl, Zyrtec or Claritin) and anti-histamine lotions, as well as oath meal soap and products that can be purchased at most drugstores. Keep yourself hydrated and avoid alcohol, since alcohol is an inflammatory, so it may increase swelling and itching. Staying properly hydrated will help reduce dry skin, which is often the cause for excessive flakiness and itching following surgery. Good luck and may God bless you! Dr. De La Cruz. 

Thank you for your question. In my practice, I routinely place my patients on Gabapentin three days prior to the VASER liposuction and for one month postop to specifically combat the symptoms you have from the sensory nerve issues. Talk to your plastic surgeon about this. Good luck with your healing.

Yes, as the skin heals, itching can be normal. You may also have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure. I recommend adding hyperbaric oxygen and lymphatic massage along with your compression to help decrease swelling. To improve your final results, I also recommend adding vanquish for further fat removal, exilis/venus legacy for skin tightening, cellutone/z wave to make the skin smooth, remove scar tissue, and improve the skin’s appearance. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Thank you for your question.  Itching following any type of surgery, including liposuction, is very common.  This can be multifactorial.  It could due to the medications, garments, the healing process, soap, etc.  
The swelling and tightness sensation is also very common this soon after surgery.  Patients often describe a hard/woody feel in the immediate postoperative period.  Expect swelling to persist for 6-12 weeks.  Over this time, the feeling will soften up.  
Garments should be snug, but not tight.  Patients often times say that they difficult or uncomfortable, but not painful. 
Best thing to due is contact your surgeon with your concerns.  They will help guide you through the postoperative healing process and recommend medications to help alleviate your symptoms.  I hope this helps!

Best to call your operative surgeon, Dr O. Garcia, to ask these postoperative questions. Itching can occur after any type of liposuction, whether if related to the lipo technique, excessive edema/swelling or the garment must be determined by your surgeon in a follow up visit. Sometimes oral Benadryl tabs can help, or changing the garment if allergic to the materials. 

Hi and
welcome to our forum!
Congratulations
on your recent procedure...The procedure of liposuction is an "insult"
to the soft tissues, resulting in swelling which will initially totally obscure
the operative result. As swelling represents an accumulation of
tissue fluid within the soft tissues, it will tend to gravitate downward.
When in bed, it will be more pronounced in your back, and when up and
around, it will gravitate to your feet. We recommend limiting activities and
practicing leg elevation whenever possible until swelling subsides.
The
purpose of a compression garment is to prevent bleeding and to control
swelling. We usually recommend its use for the first 4-6 weeks after the
procedure. Are you still uncomfortable when the garment is removed? If not, the garment may not be fitting well and should be replaced. Itching can be dealt with by using a moisturizer and by wearing a sheer garment beneath the compression garment.
60-80%
of the swelling should subside within the first 6 weeks, with the remainder
slowly subsiding over 6-12 months.
Continue
followup care with your plastic surgeon.
Best wishes...