I am going to have a lower and upper body lift eventually. I want to lose 30lbs more before I waste a doctors time being told come back when I reach my goal weight but I've been looking at pics of other surgeries on this site and it looks like anyone who had a lower lift was pretty much cut around their entire abdomen in a circle and leaves major scars. Does this ever fade or get better?? I'm assuming you can get the lift but never wear clothes showing the mid area again.
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Yes, this is likely to be normal. It is very common after lower lifts to have swelling in the labia. Often the mons pubis will have liposuction during the operation and this causes swelling. The other reason is that usually the mons and labia are lifted back up to their original position by...
Here are a few suggestions that might help:
1. Follow Your Surgeon’s Instructions: Make sure you’re following all post-operative instructions provided by your surgeon. They are tailored to your specific case and should be your primary source of guidance.
2. Pain Medication: If prescribed by you...
Thank you for your inquiry and photos. Usually redness accompanied with warmth can be a sign of an infection starting. Since your physician prescribed anti-biotics, I would wait a few more days to see if the redness subsides. It can take a few days for the anti-biotics to kick in. Continue w...