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Medial thigh Lift with incision in the groin area needs special suture technique to prevent pulling on the labia an an open vagina.If the pull on the labia causing open vagina, wait some time till complete healing and resolution of swelling. If this problem continues then the scar needs revision with suturing the deep skin to the deep tissue to prevent pulling on the labia.
The condition you are referring to sounds like "vulvar distortion". This and "scar migration" can occur after a medial thigh lift. This is usually due to the suturing of the bottom thigh flap to an incorrect layer up in the groin crease. To prevent these conditions, the stitches should be placed in a robust tissue called "Colles' fascia." To correct this you would need a revisional surgery.
If you are more than three months out from surgery, a revision may be the answer. Without seeing you in person, I could not comment on what would be appropriate. It is likely that the deeper tissues need to be anchored more securely to avoid this problem.
There are several methods to do a medial thigh lift.Ambulation post surgery is important, but will be very limited. Need help with daily life for a week or two.All this should have been discussed with you by the operating surgeon himself/herself, other wise find some one who can spend the time...
Dear sweetfobz, Because the tummy tuck incorporates muscle tightening, this is the more difficult to recover from, meaning more discomfort. The other operations you listed are essentially skin procedures that do not touch the underlying muscle, so are less painful. I would encourage you to...
It is not too late to begin wearing supportive compression sleeves. After a brachioplasty, it is usually recommended that patients wear compression sleeves all the time for 1 month, then 12 hours day or night for 2 additional weeks. The garments can help minimize swelling and tension on the ...
Thank you for your question and congratulations on your upcoming surgery. 2.5 weeks should be sufficient time to return to work but you will need to be vigilant about wearing a compression garment and getting off of your feet whenever work permits it. Talk to your surgeon about your concerns a...
A spiral thigh lift is a surgical procedure designed to address sagging skin and excess fat in the thigh area, typically following significant weight loss or due to natural aging. It involves the removal of excess skin and fat from the inner and outer thighs to create a more contoured and...
You are having some delayed healing, but the good news is that it should heal and the scar can be easily fixed later. Keep following up with your PS and hang in there. The body has an amazing capacity to repair itself.
