Change in Skin Sensations

Another potential complication that can occur is changes in skin sensation. Sometimes, a patient may experience numbness in the abdominal area, the flanks, and the pubic area after a tummy tuck. Generally, a patient can experience these sensations for three to eight months. However, it is possible to permanently lose sensation or even become permanently hypersensitive in those areas. This hypersensitiveness could include itching, tenderness, or extreme responses to cold or hot temperatures. In order to minimize these sensations, you can use moisturization, medication, or massage.