80 lb loss/2 kids. I had a TT and BL in 11/15. Since then I have disliked excess skin leftover in my upper abdomen. Within the first few months postop I gained back the last 10 lbs I lost preop & have now maintained this same weight for a year. When I sit I have a BIG roll that hangs over my pants & hips/flanks are huge next to my flatter stomach. I also want an inner thigh lift but don't know if a short scar will do the trick and worry about the extra risks I've read about. Suggestions?
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Answer: Abdominal and Thigh Procedures: Making the Right Choice for You
You are very typical of our weight loss patients and there are several techniques that will help you. The most aggressive of course, is surgery. A classic "medial" thigh lift would be of greatest benefit, as opposed to a "groin" type thigh lift which only deals with the upper third of the thi...
You should be tight right now. That is normal. The scar where the wound opened will likely be a little wider, but I think you will be amazed by how well it heals. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Thanks for your question. From looking at the photo it does not appear that your incision is infected. It is quite normal to have a small degree of redness at the incision early in the recovery phase. As you are 1 week out from your surgery, this would be expected. Signs that...