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. 

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.

This may be a normal sensation, but would not necessarily be normal if it just started now, after 1 week.  You may be developing a wound infection, you may have fluid under the incision that is causing the burnining, or you may have nerve sensitivity.  You should be evaluated by your surgeon to determine the cause.

Burning is a common sensation felt at the incision sites in the early part of your recovery. However, as with any unusual sensations, you should probably have your surgeon check it out. It may be nothing of concern, but better to make sure.

 A burning sensation one weel post-op after a tummy tuck along the incision is probably normal.  If you are concerned I would check it out with your doctor.

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,

Congratulations on getting your tummy tuck. One week after surgery there may be many different feelings. Patients report pain, burning, pins and needles, numbness or cold sensations just to name a few. It is related to the swelling and the effect of surgery on the nerves. The sensations are usually brief and simply go away with time. I would recommend that you speak with or see your doctor just to make sure nothing serious  may be happening. Otherwise these feeling are often felt after surgery.

Very common sensation in the early post operative period. Have you called your chosen operative surgeon to discuss ALL the post operative issues???? From MIAMI Dr. Darryl J. Blinski