I had a thigh lift on September 25, 2018 and am wondering if it's possible to still do damage to the scars. My surgeon gave the all clear at 6 wks post op, but when I sit on the bike and lean I feel discomfort on the upper L thigh, where the most skin was removed. I am wearing paper tape and Spanx for a full yr before switching to scar tape, which would indicates the scars can still be affected? Should I be concerned about the discomfort or is it more likely just sensitive/damaged nerves?
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3 weeks is still early postoperatively, especially for these procedures which tend to have a great deal of swelling. I recommend patience. This could even out over time. I would assess for possible revision around 6 months after surgery. This may...