I had an inner Thigh lift for sagging skin. I had a severe reaction to the surgical stitches that were used and now causing a lot of difficulty. I now have an ugly scar that droops down and is very visible in a bathing suit.Is there a revision that can be done to reverse the scarring or what else is recommended?
Answer: Thigh Lift Revision for Scarring Thank you for your question regarding whether you need a thigh lift revision to reverse scarring. A physical examination is in order; however, you can probably have a thigh lift scar revision. This can be done under local or general anesthesia; the scar can be excised and reapproximated using different sutures. Also, you could have a W plasty or a Z plasty to minimize the scarring further. It is possible that the scar can also be revised or improved with a Fraxel laser, v beam laser, steroid injections, 5fu injections, micro-needling dermabrasion, chemical peel, Morpheus8 treatment, silicone cream, and silicone compression garments. All of these modalities are known to help make the scar better. Please consult with an experienced board plastic surgeon.
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Answer: Thigh Lift Revision for Scarring Thank you for your question regarding whether you need a thigh lift revision to reverse scarring. A physical examination is in order; however, you can probably have a thigh lift scar revision. This can be done under local or general anesthesia; the scar can be excised and reapproximated using different sutures. Also, you could have a W plasty or a Z plasty to minimize the scarring further. It is possible that the scar can also be revised or improved with a Fraxel laser, v beam laser, steroid injections, 5fu injections, micro-needling dermabrasion, chemical peel, Morpheus8 treatment, silicone cream, and silicone compression garments. All of these modalities are known to help make the scar better. Please consult with an experienced board plastic surgeon.
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October 23, 2016
Answer: Medial Thigh Lift Scarring It's safe to say that it's impossible to perform a medial thigh lift without scarring. This operation trades stretch marks and loose skin for a scar that's hopefully well positioned. The patient's particular anatomy will have a profound impact on scar placement. In the vast majority of patients, the scar is positioned along the groin crease and then extended along the inner thigh towards the knee.Even when extreme care is taken, wound healing problems may still occur. It's important to realize that wound healing is a dynamic process which varies from patient to patient. For these reasons, scars may take over a year to reach maturity. When scars are less than optimal, scar revision may be necessary and this usually results in a satisfied patient. With normal wound healing and a well-placed incision, most patients are ultimately happy with this procedure.
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October 23, 2016
Answer: Medial Thigh Lift Scarring It's safe to say that it's impossible to perform a medial thigh lift without scarring. This operation trades stretch marks and loose skin for a scar that's hopefully well positioned. The patient's particular anatomy will have a profound impact on scar placement. In the vast majority of patients, the scar is positioned along the groin crease and then extended along the inner thigh towards the knee.Even when extreme care is taken, wound healing problems may still occur. It's important to realize that wound healing is a dynamic process which varies from patient to patient. For these reasons, scars may take over a year to reach maturity. When scars are less than optimal, scar revision may be necessary and this usually results in a satisfied patient. With normal wound healing and a well-placed incision, most patients are ultimately happy with this procedure.
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January 10, 2010
Answer: Thigh lift revision Scar migration can occur.
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January 10, 2010
Answer: Thigh lift revision Scar migration can occur.
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October 16, 2009
Answer: Scar revision from thigh lift It is quite possible that if your incision has fallen down you may need a revision to tuck it up into the crease once again. The scar itself can often be improved using a different type of suture that is not absorbable but removable. This should be discussed with your plastic surgeon to give you an improved result. The only concern would be if too much skin was removed and this caused the scar to migrate downward. This would again be something for your surgeon to determine and not me. I wish you good luck so you will feel comfortable again.
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October 16, 2009
Answer: Scar revision from thigh lift It is quite possible that if your incision has fallen down you may need a revision to tuck it up into the crease once again. The scar itself can often be improved using a different type of suture that is not absorbable but removable. This should be discussed with your plastic surgeon to give you an improved result. The only concern would be if too much skin was removed and this caused the scar to migrate downward. This would again be something for your surgeon to determine and not me. I wish you good luck so you will feel comfortable again.
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June 16, 2009
Answer: Thigh lift scars can be visible, depending on the incision Some thigh lifts place scars only within the crease in your groin area. Others have s scar that runs down the inside of the thigh down to the knee. I am assuming that your procedure was the first one with the scar in the groin crease. If you had a reaction and poor healing, then the scar will likely be wider than it was intended. It is quite possible that this scar is visible outside of a bathing suit. In order to correct this, you might require a scar revision.
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June 16, 2009
Answer: Thigh lift scars can be visible, depending on the incision Some thigh lifts place scars only within the crease in your groin area. Others have s scar that runs down the inside of the thigh down to the knee. I am assuming that your procedure was the first one with the scar in the groin crease. If you had a reaction and poor healing, then the scar will likely be wider than it was intended. It is quite possible that this scar is visible outside of a bathing suit. In order to correct this, you might require a scar revision.
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