I am 60 yr old female, I weigh 110lbs I had a mini thigh lift done 5 months ago. The surgeon made the incisions about 1 inch below the groin crease telling me due to labial spread??? I never would have agreed to this placement had I known before hand. I can never wear a normal bathing suit bottom. I am scarred inside and out. Can anyone make any suggestions I truly feel as though I was literally hacked up
Answer: Start Laser scar treatment ASAP Your healed beautifully and the scars are very minimal. Labial spread is a concern for sure and it is so much harder to treat that a scar on a thigh. Also I'm surprised you didn't have Surgical markings done before the procedure to at least see the placement of the scar? Did you see any other before and after photos of other patients to see where the surgeon places the scar? I'm so sorry to hear that you feel scarred. You cannot undo the surgery so we need to move forward to help you feel confident and beautiful. Please start RF Microneedling and vascular laser treatment for the scar and once the red color and texture fade you will feel more confident as the scar will fade and not be visible. You could have started laser treatments a few months ago. Waiting one year for the scar to heal is an old school approach that is losing popularity as starting lasers early actually changes the way the scar heals and creates higher patient satisfaction. Hope this helps.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Start Laser scar treatment ASAP Your healed beautifully and the scars are very minimal. Labial spread is a concern for sure and it is so much harder to treat that a scar on a thigh. Also I'm surprised you didn't have Surgical markings done before the procedure to at least see the placement of the scar? Did you see any other before and after photos of other patients to see where the surgeon places the scar? I'm so sorry to hear that you feel scarred. You cannot undo the surgery so we need to move forward to help you feel confident and beautiful. Please start RF Microneedling and vascular laser treatment for the scar and once the red color and texture fade you will feel more confident as the scar will fade and not be visible. You could have started laser treatments a few months ago. Waiting one year for the scar to heal is an old school approach that is losing popularity as starting lasers early actually changes the way the scar heals and creates higher patient satisfaction. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Scar revision Sometimes the full scar needs to be revised and this just entails surgically removing and restitching the scar. Sometimes the scar plus the skin needs to be removed and that is a revision tummy tuck. I suggest posting photos and seeing an expert in revision procedures that combine liposuction/fat removal, skin tightening, body shaping/definition, fat grafting and cellulite improvement. Best, Dr. Emer.
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Answer: Scar revision Sometimes the full scar needs to be revised and this just entails surgically removing and restitching the scar. Sometimes the scar plus the skin needs to be removed and that is a revision tummy tuck. I suggest posting photos and seeing an expert in revision procedures that combine liposuction/fat removal, skin tightening, body shaping/definition, fat grafting and cellulite improvement. Best, Dr. Emer.
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January 31, 2024
Answer: Inner thigh lift Hello! Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. In your case, we recommend to perform an inner thighl lift again, to place the scar in the groin area, so that you can wear your underwear without the scar being visible. We are here to help you.
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Answer: Inner thigh lift Hello! Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. In your case, we recommend to perform an inner thighl lift again, to place the scar in the groin area, so that you can wear your underwear without the scar being visible. We are here to help you.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Thigh lift scar placement I understand you find your medial thigh lift scars too low to be aesthetically pleasing, and I agree with you. I agree with your surgeon that labial spread can occur when a scar is placed in the groin, however this is something that is normally disclosed to patients prior to surgery so that they can decline or accept to go ahead with surgery if they think this is something they cannot live with. As well, there are techniques during medial thigh lift surgery that are used to help prevent labial spread from happening. The scar is normally placed in the crease so that it is as least visible as possible. You are five months after surgery now, so for certain your scars will fade more. It is unfortunately unlikely that there is enough skin present to revise the surgery and move the scars up to a better position. For now I advise good scar care (massage a lotion into the scar, protect from the sun) and see how well they fade. At a year after surgery it may be worthwhile seeking an in person consultation to see if a revision can be done.
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Answer: Thigh lift scar placement I understand you find your medial thigh lift scars too low to be aesthetically pleasing, and I agree with you. I agree with your surgeon that labial spread can occur when a scar is placed in the groin, however this is something that is normally disclosed to patients prior to surgery so that they can decline or accept to go ahead with surgery if they think this is something they cannot live with. As well, there are techniques during medial thigh lift surgery that are used to help prevent labial spread from happening. The scar is normally placed in the crease so that it is as least visible as possible. You are five months after surgery now, so for certain your scars will fade more. It is unfortunately unlikely that there is enough skin present to revise the surgery and move the scars up to a better position. For now I advise good scar care (massage a lotion into the scar, protect from the sun) and see how well they fade. At a year after surgery it may be worthwhile seeking an in person consultation to see if a revision can be done.
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October 31, 2023
Answer: Scar placement Thank you for submitting your questions and photo. I am so sorry you are disappointed with your results. There may be a way to improve the location of your scars. This may depend on how tight your thighs are now, the level of skin laxity you have, etc. There are also non-invasive treatments that can minimize the appearance of your scars. I highly recommend you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to review all of your options. Good luck in your recovery and thank you for reaching out.
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Answer: Scar placement Thank you for submitting your questions and photo. I am so sorry you are disappointed with your results. There may be a way to improve the location of your scars. This may depend on how tight your thighs are now, the level of skin laxity you have, etc. There are also non-invasive treatments that can minimize the appearance of your scars. I highly recommend you have a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to review all of your options. Good luck in your recovery and thank you for reaching out.
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