After a medial thigh lift on December 19 right ankle is very swollen I called Dr he sent me to ER for ultrasound to check for blood clot dvt test came back negative with good blood flow told me to wear compression socks but it's not getting any better should I be worried also behind knee is very swollen
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Congratulations on your thigh lift, clintg1987!
Actually, wound separation and slow healing are common complications in a thigh lift. You’re probably not doing anything wrong, but it still happens.
Based on your photo, the extent of your open wound is not that alarming, but it’s still best to ...
Hi and thanks for your question and photos! It is difficult to fully see your incision based on the photos. The superior part of thigh lift incisions tend to have a more difficult time healing because of the location and tension on the incision. This area tends to become more irritated from fr...
HI, good question. These blue-purplish sutures are PROLENE, and non-dissolvable stitches. This does occur where you may have some "pop-up" after a period of time. I suggest you contact your surgeon, and have them removed in their office. It is preferable to remove these sutures by a profes...