How long after a thigh lift do you know you're okay and that your incisions are not going to open? Can they still open later?

I disagree, being 200 lb means you are not a healthy patient and therefore not a good candidate of such risky, combined, time comsuming and prone to tromboembolism surgery.With that said, that wound need URGENT surgery and treatment. The wound must be opened and LEFT open, to allow sound...

There are a variety of different ways to perform a thigh lift surgery. The appropriate technique depends on the degree of skin laxity and also the degree of fatty excess. The length and position of the scar can vary greatly depending on how much loose skin there is in the thighs and if this...

Many weight loss patients, present with thigh laxity in a vertical direction.  About 1/3 of the patients will also have horizontal laxity of their thighs.  If you have horizontal laxity, a vertical thighplasty will reduce the width of the thigh.  Otherwise, every weight loss...

Excellent job on the weight loss---that is impressive!  That's a difficult question to answer as there is some variability in pricing depending on who does your surgery and where/how it is performed.  Typically you will have a fee for the surgeon, a fee for the anesthesiologist, and a...

Thank you for your question. A medial thigh lift only focuses on the inner aspect of the thigh. The circumferential lift focuses on the entire circle of the thigh, 360 degrees, not a part of the thigh. See a good Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for this procedure. You really need an expert...

Dear LisaeckhartThank you for your question!  Sutures can migrate after surgery- so you should return to your surgeon and see if they can be removed.With Warm RegardsTrevor M Born MD