Is a Tingling Sensation Normal After Lipo? 4 Weeks PO

Question

I had lipo on inner and outer thighs and full tummy tuck 4 weeks ago with lipo on flanks. The last couple days I have experienced some tingling in my right leg from calf to thigh and some in my right arm. It primarily happens at night but now starting to happen during the day. Is this just from the nerves waking up?

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Tingling sensation, itching, buring, electric shock, sharp pain can happen after surgery and they represent nerve healing.  During the surgery nerve fibres have been irritated or injured and as they are healing they are randomly firing.  These generation various sensations that can be interpreted by the brain in many different ways.  The discomfort tends to improve and resolve over time but sometimes medication is required to sooth very irritated or painful nerves.

Sincerely,

Martin Jugenburg, MD

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	The tingling sensation you are experiencing after liposuction is very likely normal "recovery&rdquo; of the sensory nerves involved in the area of liposuction surgery. You will find that gradually over the course of many weeks to months the sensory changes will dissipate.  If the sensory changes were sent or are  associate with other symptoms you may want to visit with your plastic surgeon for in person examination.

	Best wishes.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Maybe I'm missing something in your posting but you did not have any surgery on your right arm, correct? I disagree with my expert posting colleagues as for a non surgery area having "tingling" after 1 month. Yes, in surgery areas I would be comfortable with that and just waiting. BUT I believe you should be seen by your PS or Primary to evaluate the arm issue. I'm concerned that other serious issue could be in play. Seek in person advise.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

Liposuction may cause some temporary numbness of regions treated. Often at 6-8 weeks and sooner, strange sensory sensations like tingling may develop as these nerves "wake up."

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

Any sensory alterations during the healing process, including tingling, is normal and part of the process.  The body is reacting to the swelling.  This should dissipate over time so be patient.

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