Is a burning/sharp pain in my upper abdomen normal after a mini TT, muscle repair and diastisis?

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I'm on day 11 and have had very little pain until the past couple days I'm afraid to move because it burns. It started on one side and now it's on both sides. I know this is common with a full TT, but would the area above my bellybutton be affected after a mini? Thank you so much!

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD, FACS · Answer

It's normal to have pain after a tummy tuck, but if you are at all concerned about the burning pain you should check with your plastic surgeon.

Alejandro Nogueira, MD · Answer

you are experiencing cramps, needles and neuritic pains, this must be addressed with medication, seek your doctor's team help for thisthese disturbances, to a higher or lesser degree, are expectable

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Burning pain is typically a symptom of nerve involvement.  It can occur higher on the abdomen even with a mini tummy tuck because nerves are long with branches.  This should improve as you continue to heal.  If it doesn't discuss it with your surgeon.

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