How does recovery from a thigh lift compare to fleur de lis abdominoplasty? (Photo)

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I had weight loss surgery in 2015 and lost 120 lbs in 10 months. I have been weight stable since. Two months ago I had a fleur de lis abdominalplasty. I am scheduled for a thigh lift next month and I’m wondering what to expect recovery wise. I only took one pain pill with the abdominalplasty, and managed with regular Tylenol. My surgeon is planning to cut an “L” shape from my groin down to my knee, along with a little liposuction around my knee.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

A thigh lift would not be anticipated to be as painful as a tummy tuck in which plication is performed.

Bryan Curtis, MD · Answer

Both thigh lift and fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty are surgical procedures, and recovery experiences can vary among individuals. Generally, after a thigh lift, patients may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort, with a gradual return to normal activities within a few weeks. Compression garments are often recommended to aid in the healing process.Fleur-de-lis abdominoplasty, on the other hand, involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the abdomen, typically addressing both horizontal and vertical concerns. Recovery may involve similar symptoms such as swelling and discomfort. However, the specific recovery process can depend on the extent of the procedure and individual factors.It’s crucial to follow post-operative care instructions provided by your surgeon for both procedures. Always consult with your surgeon to get recommendations based on your unique situation and the details of the surgeries planned.

John Dean, MD · Answer

Great job on the weight loss.  Recovery from  the type of abdominoplasty that you had can be difficult but you  are obviously pretty tough if you only took one pain pill.  If your surgeon used an Exparel nerve block, a huge difference in pain reduction could have been predicted.  A medial thigh lift is also no picnic and the same kind of nerve block can't be used.  You won't be bent over and walking and laying down isn't difficult but sitting on a toilet or low seat will be tough.  In general, I would tell my patients to expect the recovery of the two procedures to be about the same.  Good luck.

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