Does the Cool Lipo Damage the Nerves?
Two years ago I had a full tummy tuck with muscle tightening. I am unhappy with the results and still have abdominal pain. The pain is nerve related an entrapped nerve. Can Cool Lipo improve appearance without doing more nerve damage?
Answers from doctors (2)
In general, liposuction can be safely performed 2 years after a tummy tuck. It is not likely to aggravate the nerve condition you have, but liposuction (cool lipo or any laser-assisted lipo) has its own risks of minor, and usually temporary, nerve issues.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Laser liposuction including Cool Lipo has much less risk to damage
nerves than a full tummy tuck. It is theoretically possible to damage
nerves permanently, though I have not seen or heard myself or from
others about this complication. However, many patients will have a
transient period of numbness as the abdomen is healing from the
swelling which takes several weeks usually.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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