Anjali Mehta Anjali Mehta Asked 5 months ago

How to treat nerve pain after liposuction?

I underwent liposuction a year ago, and in some areas, I still feel this weird tingling and burning sensation, which my doctor said is nerve pain. It's not constant but gets quite bothersome sometimes. How can one effectively treat nerve pain that occurs after liposuction?

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Tanya Sen Tanya Sen Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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The burning and itching nerve pain after lipo is honestly so mentally draining. You expect to feel happy after the procedure but instead you are stuck with this weird discomfort. Please know you are not alone and it's okay to feel down about it.

Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Post-lipo nerve regeneration takes time and you can't rush it. Wear your compression garment exactly as your surgeon advised because loose skin shifting makes the nerve pain worse. Don't skip your follow-up appointments trying to manage this on your own.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey dear, don't stress too much! The nerves are just waking up after the trauma of the cannula, which is totally normal. Wear super soft clothes, avoid tight waistbands, and give your plastic surgeon a quick call to be safe.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Do not start applying random herbal oils or heat packs to your lipo areas. Nerves after liposuction are highly sensitive and you could easily cause skin burns or ruin your results. Only take medications or use therapies approved by your surgeon.

Sarabjit Singh Sarabjit Singh Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

My daughter had a similar cosmetic procedure and faced severe hypersensitivity on her skin afterward. We kept her in a cool room, used soft cotton sheets, and contacted her clinic for a mild nerve pain prescription. Please check with your doctor.

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Meera Patel Meera Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I tried everything from cold packs to light massages after my procedure. Honestly, only wearing the medical compression vest and taking the nerve vitamins my doctor gave me really made a difference. Keep the area clean and avoid heavy stretching.

Ramesh Yadav Ramesh Yadav Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Aap bilkul pareshan mat hoiye, daktar babu ne jaisa bola hai waisa hi kariye. Thoda aaram kariye aur sharir ko samay dijiye theek hone ke liye. Sab dheere dheere thik ho jayega.

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