I had back, flanks and abdominal lipo two weeks ago. Numbness post lipo?

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Had significant swelling in the pubic area until a few days ago. My husband and I had sex last night for the first time and I noticed I felt numb inside and couldn't feel anything. Is this normal and if so how long will it last? I know the swelling takes a while to subside but the numbness inside my vagina is concerning.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, at 14 days post op it is normal to feel these symptoms follow up with your PS to discuss your concerns.

Robert M. Tornambe, MD · Answer

marley887.  The combination of swelling and the trauma from the surgery can cause symptoms you are describing, especially your surgery was just 14 days ago.  Check in with your plastic surgeon, but in the meantime, try to stay positive and patient.  Good luck!

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This can be typical after liposuction. You have swelling, which can last 3-6 months after your procedure and may compress nerves. I recommend following up with your Doctor about your concerns and after care recommendations. For liposuction after care, 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

Emile Brown, MD · Answer

Although I have never heard a patient complain of this type of numbness, it is more than likely related to swelling in the area. Significant swelling in the mons area is very common after abdominal liposuction. There is absolutely no reason why abdominal, back and flank liposuction should result in permanent intravaginal numbness.

I had back, flanks and abdominal lipo two weeks ago. Numbness post lipo?

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Answer: Don't worry, it should return to normal

Answer: Don't worry, it should return to normal

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I had back, flanks and abdominal lipo two weeks ago. Numbness post lipo?

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Answer: Don't worry, it should return to normal

Answer: Don't worry, it should return to normal

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