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What could be the cause of numbness in scars. why would the numbness spread years after the surgery?

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Dr. John Di Saia answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not usually.: Scar tissue does not have nerves in it. It can sometimes trap nearby nerves and feel funny. The problem should not spread over time.

Answered 11/3/2012

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