How Long Does Numbness Typically Last After Tummy Tuck?

Thank you for your question.  Numbness after a tummy tuck is to be expected (to some degree) and unfortunately it can persist for months and even years.  In most cases the loss of sensation is temporary, but in some cases and in specific locations this loss may be permanent.  When a tummy tuck is performed the skin overlying the abdominal wall and the abdominal wall itself are separated from one another, which can divide the sensory nerves.  It can take months and even years for the nerves to regenerate and for this reason it is impossible to give a precise answer.  I hope you find this helpful.

It is perfectly normal to
have numbness after a tummy tuck which is expected to slowly have sensation
return to normal after many months following your surgery. Although uncommon,
permanent numbness and tingling can occur after tummy tuck surgery, especially
in the lower mid line area between the scar and belly button. In most
cases there is some sensation present, just not the normal pre-surgical amount.
Please speak with your plastic surgeon about your concerns.

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Numbness after tummy tuck can take 2 years to resolve, and sometimes can be permanent.  It however is not something that the patients typically complain about.