Peripheral nerves are essential for everyday function because they help you feel, move, and respond to the world around you. When these nerves are damaged due to injury, surgery, or compression, the effects can be painful and life-changing.
At Cosmetic and Reconstructive Specialists of Florida in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. Christopher Low and Dr. Michael Cheung offer advanced peripheral nerve surgery to help restore sensation, relieve pain, and improve your quality of life.
What Are Peripheral Nerve Injuries?
Your peripheral nerves extend from your spinal cord to the rest of your body, including your arms, hands, legs, and face. Damage to these nerves may result from trauma, lacerations, compression, or previous surgeries. You might experience symptoms such as:
- Numbness or tingling
- Burning or sharp pain
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of coordination
- Hypersensitivity in the affected area
Left untreated, these issues can worsen over time and lead to permanent nerve damage or muscle atrophy.
What Is Peripheral Nerve Surgery?
Peripheral nerve surgery involves identifying and repairing nerves that have been cut, compressed, entrapped, or scarred. Depending on your diagnosis, the surgical plan may include:
- Nerve decompression to relieve pressure
- Nerve grafting or transfers to reconnect injured nerves
- Neuroma excision to remove painful nerve scar tissue
- Microsurgical repair using high-magnification tools
Dr. Low and Dr. Cheung are both board-certified plastic surgeons with advanced fellowship training in reconstructive and microsurgical techniques. Their experience allows them to operate on delicate nerve structures with precision and care.
Who Is a Candidate?
You may be a candidate for peripheral nerve surgery if you’ve experienced:
- A traumatic injury with lasting numbness or weakness
- Chronic pain after a previous surgery
- Loss of function that hasn’t improved with therapy
- A confirmed nerve compression or entrapment
A comprehensive consultation at our Fort Lauderdale office will include a physical exam, symptom history, and possibly nerve studies or imaging to guide diagnosis and treatment.
Why Early Evaluation Matters
In nerve repair, timing can affect outcomes. Nerves regenerate slowly, sometimes only a millimeter per day, so early intervention increases your chance of full recovery. If surgery is needed, our skilled team will explain the risks, expected recovery, and long-term goals so you can make an informed decision.
If you’re living with nerve pain or loss of function, expert surgical care may offer relief. Schedule a consultation at Cosmetic and Reconstructive Specialists of Florida by calling 954-466-0325.