Could it be nerve damage and what can I do about it?

Dear snookymama,
I understand your concern. However, without a proper assessment, it would be difficult to determine is there something wrong. It is best that you visit your plastic surgeon for further assessment or ask for a second opinion. Only after a thorough examination, you can get proper recommendations and advice.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Chronic pain after a tummy tuck can be difficult to manage.

Plastic surgeons may be limited in both diagnosis and treatment options.

Sometimes skin nerves can get caught up and sutures or small nerve tumors called neuromaa can form.

The first step is to follow up with your plastic surgeon who did the procedure it. If you don’t get any clear answers from him or her then talk to your primary care doctor about getting a referral to a pain specialist.

Sometimes the work up for Unknown pain after surgery can just be doctors appointment after doctors appointment with no one finding a specific reason or treatment option.

Do you need to be ready for that as some thing you might experience.

Those are some ideas to start with.

Best,

Mats Hagstrom MD