Is it ok to operate on neuromas after tummy tuck?

May 22, 2009
Asked By:MHillman in Ashland,KY

I've seen a pain specialist and had a nerve block to diagnose the pain I'm experiencing after Tummy Tuck. This doctor concluded that it was at least one or more neuromas. But he also said that reoperating would not be the route to go because 50% of the time it made the burning pain worse and it caused it to spread to a larger area. Has anyone seen this and/or reoperated for a neuroma? Thank you for your time.

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May 31, 2009

Answer: Find a pain specialist who performs radiofrequency ablation.

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Answer: Find a pain specialist who performs radiofrequency ablation.

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August 7, 2009

Answer: Neuroma surgery only after other therapy

August 7, 2009

Answer: Neuroma surgery only after other therapy

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