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numbness in scar

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annedi
annedi

Hi, I'm now 19 days post op. Clips are out and scar is healing. There is still a lot of bruising which I would expect. There is also still swelling in a couple of places under the scar. In one area it just feels tender and swollen, but in another it feels tender and a bit numb as if there was still some anaesthetic. This is bothering me. Has any one else had this sensation?

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  • miele55255ch
    miele55255ch annedi

    Posted

    Hi Anne!

    I am 6 weeks post op and my scar is still like that. It's healed nicely but there is still tenderness and numbness.

    I believe this is quite normal because of all the muscle layers they had to cut through during the surgery.

    Just report any redness or seepage to your doctor.

    If it makes you feel any better, call your doctor to ease your mind.

    • annedi
      annedi miele55255ch

      Posted

      Thanks miele. It's not seeping and doesn't look particulary red. I just thought the numbness was a bit odd. Now I know someone else has the same I'm not so worried!
  • maggie93798
    maggie93798 annedi

    Posted

    At nearly 5 weeks bits of my scar are still a bit numb. Receding very slowly
  • Evileye50
    Evileye50 annedi

    Posted

    Hi Anne,

    I'm just over three months now, scar has healed but there is numbness I assume which is due to the muscle layers being cut through but nothing to worry about unless u suffer excruciating pain and the like. 

    Keep it up and you'll feel better in no time. 

  • dawnkitty
    dawnkitty annedi

    Posted

    10 weeks post op and I still have numbness too, and now lumpiness feeling
  • annedi
    annedi

    Posted

    thanks everyone - it's marvellous to have found this site - there is so much that you find out which is not told to you in the hospital!
  • renee01952
    renee01952 annedi

    Posted

    Same here Anne - 8 + weeks post op - the numb- and tenderness beneath the scar is more present now than in the beginning - and sometimes the area around is itching - when i scratch the skin there I canlt feel anything ... weird .. but then I have a 60 year old scar that still feels numb .... 
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