I'm 7 weeks post lipo. Is it normal to feel sharp shooting pains and lots of itching?

April 6, 2016
Asked By:akilah86 in New York, NY

I have lots of itching every area that I had except abdomen. Lots of itching on my back, arms, legs and flanks. I also have lots of sharp shooting pain in the lipo areas especially my arms and back. Is that ok?

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April 8, 2016

Answer: Itching is fairly common but severe pain is not seven weeks after liposuction.

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 8, 2016

Answer: Itching is fairly common but severe pain is not seven weeks after liposuction.

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Stephen T. Greenberg, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
June 18, 2018

Answer: Pains and Itching after Liposuction

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