Tummy Tuck - Burning Sensation at Incision Site?

I've seen this happen and I've seen it go away completely.  The nerves may be in the process of healing and often it will resolve in time.  It's possible that it could be more chronic in which case you should present the problem to your board certified plastic surgeon that did the operation.  On ocassion an injection of a steroid and local anesthetic can break the cycle of pain and that will resolve it permanently.  I've seen this happen in the past.  In all likelihood, your problem will spontaneously resolve.

 

Thank you for your question.
A burning sensation one-week post-op is very common after a tummy tuck and It may be in the process of healing to a skin nerve and often it will resolve in time.

Just in case, that sensation can also be a sign of infection, so you should talk to your surgeon and have a detailed examination in person.

One week after surgery your wounds may be healing or just a little irritated which is normal.  You should check with your plastic surgeon ans share your concerns. 

This is a hard question to answer without examining you in person.

It might just be  post-op pain, but it could also represent symptoms from a wound infection, seroma, neurogenic pain or other wound problem.  Please see your surgeon for a check-up.

Best wishes,

Make sure to touch base with your surgeon.

Infections should be promptly treated by drainage or  antibiotics.

Nerve pain may require desensitizxation therapies.

However sensations such as this are fairly common after an abdominoplasty procedure.