Still numb/sensitive 1 year after tummy tuck. Is this normal?

Hello dear, Thank you for your post. In a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty surgery, the tissue above the abdominal muscles is lifted off of the muscles from the lower scar to the ribs in a full tummy tuck. The superficial nerves that travel through the muscle to the skin are cut in order to do this. This is what causes the numbness afterward. The numbness usually extends in the entire area that was lifted up. On occasion, a superficial nerve to the thigh could be pulled causing numbness in this area as well.  Numbness may take months to years to go away, and the last place to go away is the area right above the incision centrally, and sometimes right below the belly button. It may take up to 2 years to get to baseline sensation. sometimes, certain areas never feel totally normal, especially the area right above the incision centrally. But I recommend to see your doctor for more information. Good luck :)

Numbness and sensitivity may persist up until one year or even longer. This may continue to improve with time. The sensitivity may be from sensation returning or may be from maturation of the scars. If you are concerned, visit your surgeon.