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Most patients return to work 1-3 weeks following surgery, although it is important to remember that healing is a gradual process, and you should avoid any strenuous physical activity that could stress the incision sites for several weeks. Most of the swelling and discoloration will dissipate in 1-2 months. Give yourself at least 6 months to heal and for the swelling to resolve and scars to mature. Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA
First off, congratulations on your thigh lift, jane7788!It takes time before you see the final results of your thigh lift, usually around 6 months to one year, when swelling has completely dissipated.Just be patient and don’t forget to go on follow-up checkups with your reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon.Good luck!
I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with your results, based on your pictures it looks like your PS could have removed more skin from arms and thighs, I recommend you discuss your concerns with your surgeon,best of luck.
I am unaware of any insurance company which covers thigh lifts. You would have to check with your medical insurance provider to determine if they are listed in your certificate of coverage.Recommend that you schedule a virtual consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who can review p...
Thanks for the question. Yes, you can get a thigh lift and tummy tuck at the same time. You should meeting with a Board Certified Surgeon and planning the process. After planning, everything will be better.I wish you all the best.
Thank you for your inquiry and congratulations on your weight loss.Insurance companies are usually pretty strict on what is covered after weight loss. You should check with your insurance company under your specific plan to see if a thigh lift is covered. The best advice I can give you is to...
Hello Gigipanda, Congratulations on your tremendous weight loss journey! Your commitment to your health is commendable. Regarding your inquiry about insurance-approved medically necessary thigh skin removal versus the standard cosmetic thigh lift and liposuction: based on your history and...
When a drain comes out most patients complain that it is painful at the skin, and sometimes there is a burning sensation inside along the tract that the drain came out of for 5-10 seconds…then it typically feels better since it is no longer there! Unfortunately, a few patients have an e...
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