Medial thigh lifts are not forgiving

Kenneth R. Francis, MD answers: Options to remove redness and bumps from Thigh Lift and Liposuction?

Here are the pics. Is there anything that can be done to help reduce redness in Thigh Lift scars? The skin seems to be stretched and pulled and it is still not faded to white after two years.

Also I had bad Liposuction on front of thighs that should never have been done at that area, probably. My thighs used to be well rounded but now are flattened in some areas and bumpy on other parts. It's very uneven. I am so sad.

I had had it redone, filled with filler but it's still under filled, uneven. I'll try anything. It was way better before I started. My doc says "work out" the muscles. Thank you!


Kenneth R. Francis, MD
25 days ago
By Kenneth R. Francis, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Shy legs,

Your complaint regarding the scar from your thigh lift is one of the undesirable side effects of the procedure and the reason that not many are performed.  However, sometimes it is the only option for the loose skin in this area.  I would take a look at your pre operative photographs.  Perhaps, there is a contour improvement that you are not appreciating.  At any rate, the scar should continue to lighten over time.  It may take several years in an area like the groin which is in a dependent position and under constant motion.  A revision liposuction of the thighs might give some improvement in the irregularities there.  Good luck!

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Steven Wallach, MD
25 days ago
By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

 The thigh scars may still need  some time to settle down. You may want to consider laser treatment of the scars to improve the color. A s for the lumpiness, you may need revision liposuction to improve the contour or even fat grafting if it was over-resected.

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