Transverse crescent medial inner thigh lift - what can I expect from the recovery?

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Hi, Over ten year ago I got some inner thigh lipo and an outer thigh lift at my hips. I was very happy with the luft but the inner thigh lio was over aggressive and vaser was used to stick some of the skin to my inner thigh. I have endedbuo with inner thighs that look years older than the rest of me. It isnt extreme, and effects my upper thighs, but it makes me self consious, especially as i otherwise look in good shape. I have had a baby and gained weight since my surgery, and so feel that any imprivement that weight gain might do has been done. The skin on my upper inner thigh drapes strangelyvwhen i ham doing squates or yoga (again, not hugely an issue on the grand scale of things, but it bither me.) I also have had a few complimentary laser skin tightening sessisessions with the same surgeon several years after my surgery, with minimal to no improvement. I would like to get a crescent inner thigh lift in the future, with a suregeon who specializes in this. I dont want the scar to migrate or to have labial pulling or pain. I have read that some surgoms anchor the scar to stop migration, and that this is best practice. I would like to know: How long will recovery be from this? How do i do things like safely toilet and sit during the recovery? How long till i can safely excercise and take up my posotion as a full time mother and carer. Long term, will this stop me tdoing things like thw slits due to the anchoring and it's effect on muscles? Thankyou

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, howsthat in Wroughton, N9, Thank you for your question regarding the transverse crescent medial inner thigh lift. What can I expect from the recovery? How long will recovery be from this? How can I safely use the toilet and sit during recovery? How long until I can safely exercise and take up my position as a full-time mother and caregiver? In the long term, will this stop me from doing things like the slits due to the anchoring and its effect on muscles? Thank you for your questions and your history. You are correct in that the crescent thigh lift has a significant risk of scar migration outside the panty line, labial spread, and opening of the introitus (entrance to the vagina) unless the scar is attached to the pelvic periosteum (thick connective tissue layer covering the pubic bone) with permanent sutures. Recovery from a crescent thigh lift is about 2 to 3 weeks long. During your recovery it is important to keep your legs together, like a mermaid. The key is to minimize movement, especially thigh abduction. Some plastic surgeons continue the bladder catheter for several days after the crescent thigh lift; this maneuver is to minimize activity from getting up and down to the bathroom. Most patients will be constipated for 3-4 days after the procedure. You can sit on the toilet, but only if you need to have a bowel movement. For the first 2 weeks, you should avoid stairs. You should be able to do upper body exercises at 3 to 4 weeks and lower body exercises at 8 to 12 weeks. You should be able to be a "full-time mom" at about 4 weeks. The inner thighs will feel tight, but the crescent thigh lift should not prevent you from "doing things." The permanent sutures do affect the muscles. These guidelines are generalities. Every patient heals differently, and these guidelines can change. To get an accurate assessment of what exactly you need, schedule a free virtual consultation. Most plastic surgeons offer free virtual consultations. I hope that I have answered your questions regarding the crescent thigh reduction. If you have any more questions regarding the thigh lift, thigh reduction, vertical thigh lift, medial thigh lift, spiral thigh lift, crescent thigh lift, or thigh lipo, contact an experienced plastic surgeon. Please seek an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing thigh lifts. Do your research. Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 thigh lifts. Be certain they have the before-and-after pictures to prove it. Carefully examine their before-and-after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen, MD, MBA (President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgeons; Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery; Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, RealSelf Hall of Fame, and RealSelf Doctor Advisory Board for Medical Review and Consumer Panel.)

Transverse crescent medial inner thigh lift - what can I expect from the recovery?

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