Is 3 wks after surgery too late to begin use of a compression garment and how long per day should I use the garment?

Thank you for your question and congratulations on your upcoming surgery.  2.5 weeks should be sufficient time to return to work but you will need to be vigilant about wearing a compression garment and getting off of your feet whenever work permits it.  Talk to your surgeon about your concerns a...

A spiral thigh lift is a surgical procedure designed to address sagging skin and excess fat in the thigh area, typically following significant weight loss or due to natural aging. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs to create a more contoured and...

You are having some delayed healing, but the good news is that it should heal and the scar can be easily fixed later. Keep following up with your PS and hang in there. The body has an amazing capacity to repair itself.

There is a short scar thigh lift which sits only in the groin and no scar along the thigh. It is a procedure with high patient satisfaction. However, it depends on the looseness of the skin and how much extra skin is present in the inner thigh. If there is too much skin then a longer incision...

The question I have for you is can you fit comfortably in your shoes? If you have a job where you are on your feet or sitting for prolonged periods of time, swelling like this will occur. Wearing compression stockings is only part of the treatment. You need to elevate your feet at night on one...

It is unclear whether you have had a vertical  or vertical/horizontal lift. If it is just a vertical lift, the bunching you see will require  8-12 months before the scars settle.