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How long are the stitches in place for an inner thigh lift incision in the groin?

globabe333May 10, 2016
how long do the stiches stay in place with an inner thigh lift. The incision is in the groin area. Parts of it are puckered up. I understand they will flatter but the longer they stay puckered won't they stay that way??

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Ira H. Rex lll, MD

The skin of the thighs is quite different in this area and tends to be somewhat more abuse. Your presentation seems normal and aesthetic. If this becomes more problematic, sometimes a short vertical scar on the inside of the thigh will help to remove and tighten the loose skin

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Susan Kaweski, MD

I would advise you to stop lying around. You need to be moving and around by now. You are asking for more trouble with blood clots to your legs. One reason you may not be sleeping is because you are too sedentary. You will feel better once you are up and moving. Just no strenuous activity for 4...

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Thigh lifts and Cellulaze are separate procedures with different goals. A thigh lit primarily addresses excess skin and fat in the thigh area, while Cellulaze is a minimally invasive laser treatment aimed at reducing the appearance of cellulite.If your main concern is loose skin and excess fat...

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