Thank you for your question.  A body lift is a very powerful procedure for restoring the contour of the body including the thighs.  A circular ring of skin and fat is removed, and the upper part is pulled down like a shirt and the lower part is pulled up like pants.  This smooths out loose skin of the lower back and abdomen.  It also lifts the buttocks, side of the thighs, front of the thighs and less so the inner thighs.  Most weight loss patients start with this procedure because it is so effective in correcting so many areas in one step.  For severe inner thigh skin laxity, a separate inner thighlift is sometimes necessary.  I hope that helps!  All the best!

If&nbsp;one&nbsp;does&nbsp;a tummy tuck can the doctor also&nbsp;lift the thighs?

Does a lower body lift also lift the thighs?

Body Lift

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.  Your thigh lift scars look excellent!   This is a testament to good care, your diligence in scar management as well as the biology of your skin.  After 6 weeks, the scars have reached their maximal strength and activities like bike and motorcycle riding will not hurt them.  You may still feel discomfort with pressure but that is normal.  Tape and scar treatments work beyond 6 weeks because the scar is continuing to remodel for up to 12-18 months.  The pressure effect of the tape as well as its tension offloading properties are definitely helping and I would encourage you to continue with your regimen.  Best of luck!

I had a thigh lift on September 25, 2018 and am wondering if it's possible to still do damage to the scars. My surgeon gave the all clear at 6 wks post op, but when I sit on the bike and lean I feel discomfort on the upper L thigh, where the most skin was removed. I am wearing paper tape and Spanx for a full yr before switching to scar tape, which would indicates the scars can still be affected? Should I be concerned about the discomfort or is it more likely just sensitive/damaged nerves?

When is it safe to ride a motorcycle again after a thigh lift?

Thigh Lift

Thank you for your question and photos. I am sorry to hear about what you are experiencing. Your thighlift scars have migrated because of the tension of the skin on the closure. The best way to prevent this from occuring is to anchor the skin and underlying fibrous tissue to an anatomic structure called "Colle's Fascia."  This robust structure and deep sutures prevent this from happening.  I would recommend consulting with your surgeon to discuss a revision with Colle's Fascia anchoring. This may or may not be possible if there is already excessive tension on the skin.  With time, as the skin relaxes, it may become easier to perform.  The posterior excision would benefit from another revision. I hope this helps.  All the best.

A little over 3 months ago, I had a thigh lift and a scar revision. The scars from the thigh lift ended up being way lower on my legs, not along the panty line as promised. The scars seem to be very crooked and uneven, and bunch up in he back. Also, the c-section scar revision ended up being crooked on the left side. I’m curious to what might have gone wrong and are these results fixable?

Are these results normal and are they fixable? (Photos)

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photos.  It is clear from your photos that you have a significant amount of postop swelling.  This can persist for months after surgery.  Unfortunately, bruising and swelling does not always occur evenly which can lead to temporary irregularities such as the one you are experiencing. I would recommend that you massage the area to help with the swelling and give it time.  It is very likely that the irregularity will improve significantly if not resolve completely!  I hope that helps to allay your concerns. Best wishes on your recovery.

Is this normal after arm lipo?&nbsp;I am 3 weeks post op arm lipo. Im noticing this weird rippling/indenting on my arms. Both are about in the same spots. I spoke to my surgeon who blamed it on the garment bunching but it doesn’t at all. He said to massage it. I’m currently living states away and can’t do an in office visit. Is this normal and what can I do for it?

What can I do for rippling and indentation 3 weeks post-op? (Photos)

Arm Lift

Thank you for your question and congratulations!  I applaud you for wanting to get back to activity as soon as possible.  I definitely recommend that you listen to your surgeon regarding postop instructions.  Having said that, most patients who have an arm lift, have significant swelling,and some discomfort even at 4 weeks postop.  If you had any healing problems, this can also delay return to aggressive upper body activities such as skiing. Most surgeons recommend waiting 6 weeks before returning to full activities and sooner for lighter activities. I would not classify skiing as a light activity.  Further, I would advise erring on the cautious side as when you make costly plans for an event with friends and family, it is no fun if you cannot participate fully because you are in pain or uncomfortable.  I hope that helps!  All the best!

I had an arm lift done about 12 days ago and I feel like I'm going to be like this forever but I am trying to patient and let myself heal. I asked the surgeon before I had my surgery if he thought it was enough time between my surgery and my ski trip (4 weeks) and he indicated I would be fine. I'm curious about other doctors thoughts on this. I'm really concerned about not being able to ski as I planned this trip almost a year ago.

What are you thoughts on skiing 1 month post-op?

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