I'm interested in a thigh lift procedure . I have some excess skin that won't go away with exercise. I did lose 60 lbs awhile back. But I wanted to know if it helps with skin starting to sag around my knees. I'm also 47
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Answer: Thigh lift has some effect on excess knee skin.
Thank you for your picture. Unfortunately this is a common occurrence with thigh lifts. The wound needs to be cared for locally with dressings. Any remaining fluid should be removed. Your plastic surgeon needs to make sure that the fluid is not infected.
Hello, and thank you for your question regarding the best recovery position after a medial thigh lift.
After a medial thigh lift, the recommended recovery position is typically the supine position, where you lie flat on your back with your legs slightly elevated. This position helps to reduce...
It is always best to be at your ideal and stable weight before proceeding with any cosmetic surgery. This is because if you lose the weight afterward, your results may be adversely affected. It is difficult to say how further weight loss after surgery would affect your results, therefore it's...