I'm 5 weeks post op from thighplasty and TT. I noticed this lump 2 weeks out. Doc said it was excess fluid but should go away with compression suit and massage. 3 weeks later it looks like it's getting bigger. It's right at the start of my incision which is going away. What do I do to get rid of it? It doesn't hurt and moves around when I massage it but doesn't shrink in size.
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The answer is "probably",it depends a lot on what your thighs and knees look like and where the deformity is.Most patients have loose,ugly hanging skin on the inner thighs,others the entire thigh might need treatment.Most thigh lifts involve an incision and removal of tissue from the upper inner...
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...
