Why do I have a distinct vertical "skin" line. I work out daily and the skin is not as tight as I thought it would be. My surgeon has stated that I lost weight after the surgery. I did. 10 pounds. Would it create such a deep line?
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From the photos, I can see that your scar is higher than ideal. It is unlikely to change much with time. Occasionally scars end up higher than ideal if there is limited skin to remove. Normally, your situation can be improved with a subsequent surgery, but you will need time as the skin excess...
Many of my cosmetic surgery patients are habitual coffee drinkers - for the several days that patients curtail their oral intake after surgery, coffee drinkers are especially prone to migraines. A strong cup of coffee generally does the trick. Just a thought.
The nerve pain you are describing can either be temporary or permanent. Most of the time it is temporary. It is not likely your femoral nerve that is affected, but rather a small nerve called the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which travels directly through the areas manipulated in...
