5'4, 130lbs, ticklish stomach after lipo 1 year ago, is it going to go away?

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I'm a year post op from lipo. My stomach was never ticklish before. I'm 5'4 and about 130 lbs and have been this weight before and after surgery. When a hand touches my stomach, I get a tingly extremely ticklish feeling that is just so uncomfortable and so ticklish that it makes my stomach just feel weird. I'm curious why this is. Is it gonna go away? Or is there a reason why I'm experiencing this? I've done so much research and it seems like no one else talks about this.

Sean Satey, MD, FACS · Answer

Just know that you're not alone when it comes to unusual sensations after a procedure. Everyone's body responds to surgery, or trauma, differently. In fact, your body can't tell the difference between trauma and (cosmetic) surgery). Often times, nerve regeneration (specifically sensory nerves) can give the feeling of burning, zapping, or an uncomfortable feeling. This feeling, however, typically resolves by 12 months post-surgery, on average. Hope this helps. -Dr. Sean Satey, Beverly Hills, CA.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your description it sounds like some hyperactive nerves.  There are various techniques you can use to calm this area down a bit.  Some have improvement with using ice intermittently or tactile desensitization.  Hopefully over time you will find some relief.

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Problem that you are experiencing is very rare but may happen in any area where significant skin undermining (lifting) is needed like in abdominoplasty (face lift). Due to complex reinnervation proces, some patient may have feeling of hypersensitivity, tickling, for a long time after surgery. Desensitization is something that you can learn to do yourselft if you schedule evaluation and training by a physical, hand therapist. Hope this may help.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Since you are now a year from liposuction, you will probably keep this sensation. However, you could try to desensitize your nerves to make it less bothersome. Please discuss this with your surgeon.

Maria M. LoTempio, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. Many people experience increase sensitivity after liposuction. This is due to the nerves of the skin regenerating. This process can take up to two years to resolve. If you still experience this after two years, it is most likely permanent at that point. You still have more time to heal so stay positive! Best of luck.

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