Pain and Burning 6 Weeks Post Op Liposuction?

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I am 6weeks post op liposuction of the stomach, love handles, and back.I am experiencing a great deal of pain/burning in the surgical areas.I was beginning to feel better at week 4.Now this pain/burning has started.I am feeling like I am taking steps backwards.I spoke with my surgeon's nurse she said this was due to the nerves healing.Then I spoke with my primary doctor he said my muscles needed to be stretch.He prescribed a muscle relaxer.Is this feeling normal at this stage of liposuction?

Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD · Answer

Is surgeons get more experience with various types of liposuction is becoming clear that the use of electromagnetic energy to assist in the procedure causes more postoperative pain. You need to keep in close contact with your surgeon and find out if your liposuction was assisted by ultrasound or laser.

Juan A. Ortiz, MD · Answer

As nerves heal, they typically go through a pattern of numbness, tingling, itching and/or possibly burning. These are all signs you are healing and recovering properly and it should subside with time. – Dr. Ortiz

Neal Goldberg, MD · Answer

Neurological healing after liposuction follows the typical pattern of: numbness for several weeks followed by either burning, tingling, itchiness that usually indicates recovery.  Ultimately most sensation returns to normal.

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