Sharp, burning, 'pulling' pain 4 days post lipo. Is this normal?

May 10, 2016
Asked By:bhillier in Toronto, ON

I am 4 days post op, liposuction of upper and lower abdomen and flanks. Starting yesterday I have noticed a burning, pulling pain a few inches above my left hip bone, around one of the adits that was left open. It feels like something under the skin is pulling very taut. The pain worsens when I move certain ways or sit up from a reclining position. Is this to be expected in the areas surrounding the adits as they heal?

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