I had a tummy tuck Jan 2021. I still numb till this day and I am ok with that. Periodically I will get a strong itch under the surface of my skin on my belly button. Because I am still numb I cannot get rid of the itch. It comes and goes and over the time of having it done I have put it down to nerve damage. Could this happen, still after 2 years? Im worried it could be a sign of cancer.
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