I had a vertical thigh lift on January 7th of this year. I'm continuing to have severe swelling in both legs from my toes through out my calves. The swelling is twice as bad in my right leg. I've been wearing thigh high compression stockings the whole time but it's not getting any better. My calves have always been VERY large but now they are huge, I actually think they are bigger than my thighs. Could this be lymphedema and of so was it cause from the surgery? What can I do? HELP
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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.
The skin of the thighs is quite different in this area and tends to be somewhat more abuse. Your presentation seems normal and aesthetic. If this becomes more problematic, sometimes a short vertical scar on the inside of the thigh will help to remove and tighten the loose skin
I would advise you to stop lying around. You need to be moving and around by now. You are asking for more trouble with blood clots to your legs. One reason you may not be sleeping is because you are too sedentary. You will feel better once you are up and moving. Just no strenuous activity for 4...
