Can Plastic surgery fix nerve damage?

Can Plastic surgery fix nerve damage?

If surgery is necessary, there are several types of surgery that may be recommended. These include nerve repair, nerve graft, nerve transfer or neurolysis.

What kind of nerve pain does a tummy tuck cause?

The nerve pain you are describing can either be temporary or permanent. Most of the time it is temporary. It is not likely your femoral nerve that is affected, but rather a small nerve called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which travels directly through the areas manipulated in a tummy tuck.

Why do I have numbness in my stomach after a tummy tuck?

Many abdominoplasty patients experience numbness over the lower abdominal area after tummy tuck due to the damaged nerves in the area. With time – as the nerves start to regenerate their proper pathways – the patient will start to experience gradual return of sensation.

Why does my tummy hurt after a tummy tuck?

Whereas this numbness and a certain degree of discomfort can be expected, it can be a problem when nerve pain has developed and is not going away after a reasonable amount of time. In the case of nerve pain following a tummy tuck, it is probably a small nerve called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve that is affected.

Is it easy to recover from a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck recovery is not an easy process. Although you will encounter pain during the recovery, it does not outweigh the fantastic results. During the procedure, the doctor numbs the area to prevent pain. After the surgery, you might feel some discomfort which comes from the muscle tightening. There are different types of tummy recovery.

Why do I have nerve pain after a tummy tuck?

When you have nerve pain following surgery—particularly if the pain has been present for an extended period—you deserve to find out what is responsible. In the case of C-sections and tummy tucks, it could be inadvertent nerve damage. If so, we may be able to provide the care you need.

Many abdominoplasty patients experience numbness over the lower abdominal area after tummy tuck due to the damaged nerves in the area. With time – as the nerves start to regenerate their proper pathways – the patient will start to experience gradual return of sensation.

Tummy tuck recovery is not an easy process. Although you will encounter pain during the recovery, it does not outweigh the fantastic results. During the procedure, the doctor numbs the area to prevent pain. After the surgery, you might feel some discomfort which comes from the muscle tightening. There are different types of tummy recovery.

Why does my stomach feel tight after a tummy tuck?

Tummy tuck patients may also experience a tight feeling in their belly because the skin has been cut and put back together. More so, muscle tightening during the surgery can lead to a hardened tissue sensation during recovery.