I am seven days post-op from abdominal and flank liposuction. The pain has been minimal (comparable to an intense workout recovery), with the exception of sneezing. I feel an intense burning/ripping sensation when sneezing, beside or below navel. I'd say a 7/8 on a scale of 1-10. Hugging a pillow offers minimal comfort. Is this ripping/burning type of pain expected? I'm assuming its nerves recovering, but curious because I havent seen this covered anywhere. TIA!
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Answer: Is ripping/burning type of pain normal when sneezing after liposuction?
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Thanks for the question and provided information as well.
You are still early on the healing process, it can take up to six months to see your final results, so please be patient. This should improve with time.
If you have any concerns, please follow up close with your plastic...
We have seen some good results with BODYtite to help with skin laxity. Discuss your options with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine which would best address this specific issue. Best wishes!
Thank you for asking about your liposuction result.The photo suggests that you had little fat to remove.When it was removed, it make the skin looser and wrinkly. RF skin tightening might help a bit - but I think it is the effect of removing too much fat when there was little to remove. Hope th...