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Failed BBL and Thigh Lift

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I had a medial thigh lift, lipo , and fat grafting...

2muchmaintenanceSeptember 13, 2013
$12,000
I had a medial thigh lift, lipo , and fat grafting to the buttocks. These scars are a week out. I am disappointed and getting depressed. The doctor was saying how well u looked but I don't feel like that. These scars are nasty. I've had a tummy tuck and my breast done and scars are thin, flat, and to the skin not meaty and buckled looking like this?I was told to use bacitracin ointment on the scars. Please help

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Luis A. Mejia, MD

Luis A. Mejia, MD

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yogamomx5
September 14, 2013
Give it a little longer to heal. Keep it moist. I used Neosporin and massage them. Scar guard strips when doc says you can. The cuts were made in tender areas they will be different than your others. I'm considering a thigh lift as well. Keep us posted.
2muchmaintenance
September 14, 2013
Will do. I've been rubbing bscitracin ointment and vitamin E oil together moisturizing the incisions. Do you have any other recommendations?
mrs.impatient
September 14, 2013
Lb36...looks like we are in the same boat. Had my TL on 9-4 and my scars looka lot like yours. go to Dr. On Monday to get stitches out and he said once that happens the scars will settle and begin to flatten. Right now the stitches are keeping them aggravated. I have been using the bacitracin 2 times a day but no compressions yet. How is your pain level and swelling?
2muchmaintenance
September 14, 2013
I'm not swelling. The pain isn't that bad. I took the garment off and my legs feel funny once I get the staples out I will compress with the garment, now my cycle came down with these staples. I don't even know where to begin. :(
mrs.impatient
September 14, 2013
My pain is tolerable, but the swelling is horrible. i left the hospital with no garment and no drains. He said i didnt need them, so that was good for me i suppose. My thighs look like tree trunks and they still rub when I walk. I think that's where the mental part comes in. i just told someone else that My mind knows its a process, but my eyes want to see results NOW! Hence...Mrs. impatient..Lol...
yogamomx5
September 14, 2013
I think you are doing all the right things. I would swell off and on for 4 months. Limiting salt and actually walking around helped. I would swell initially but it went away faster than my friends that didn't get up and move. You're gonna love your results.
2muchmaintenance
September 15, 2013
Aww I can't believe you don't have any drains wow. my legs are not really swollen at all. I guess because I did wear the garment the first 6 days and I did have the drains, I had three they took two out.
2muchmaintenance
September 16, 2013
how did everything go at the dr today
DentalBMW
September 22, 2013
When I have my done closes real fast but the stitches were inside and just tape outside, but I use Sulpha Powder prescribe by my Dr. This is a Spanish remedie but is good. And use dose Silicine tapes helps a lot with apparience .God Bless everithing be fine trust god.
DentalBMW
September 22, 2013
That is thru one the stitches come out , start putting silicon tape you will see
DentalBMW
September 22, 2013
That is not a good idea taking the garment off
2muchmaintenance
September 22, 2013
Were you soaking in the sulphur powder and did the tape make your scars flat
Missmoneypenny
October 2, 2013
Hi there I've just read this comment on oil and ointment,,, you are putting far too much grease on these scars,, this will form a greasy barrier and will harbour germs and keep water out when you wash....please leave all greasy oils and ointment out leave those till at least 8 months down the line.... You have an infection left side here's how to care for it ....you scars are screaming for fresh air, please don't keep washing those scars , all scars need to dry just like a scab ,,,buy yourself a soap that holds aloe Vera only nothing perfumed or creamy. After you have gently bathed - stay away from hot water Dab with a towel don't rub Then get your hair dryer and gently blow dry your scars on a mild cold heat. The only creams at this moment should be beta dine or what your doctor prescribes Please buy french knicker type pants - google if u don't know but they go across the body and not down the groin crease like classic knickers. This should help you heal but currently your are hindering your healing with greasy oils - stop stop stop,,,!!!
2muchmaintenance
October 2, 2013
Ok so should I wear the garment. The only thing the Dr said to apply is bacitracin ointment which is like neosporin. He still isn't acknowledging that this may be an infection. He just says it's a part of the healing process. The scars are dry and in the process of closing. I have betadine antiseptic solution. Does it come in a cream formula. Also, what soap do you recommend.
mrs.impatient
October 2, 2013
MissmMoneypenny, I am post op 1 Month today. i Had my run of the bacitracin and I shower 2 times a day followed by betadine solution 3 times a day. I have not worn compressions or panties since day 1. Its a little weird for me, but I feel better letting thing air out. My infection is related to my stitches. For whatever reason my body is 'spitting stitches' but doctor says it will be OK. I agree with you - air...air...air...gotta let things breathe
Missmoneypenny
October 2, 2013
Fab!,, just don't be naked 24-7 ok it doesn't need that much air lol,, good luck
mrs.impatient
October 2, 2013
thats funny...my husband is like "hey, no problem"...lol...too bad thats the last thing on my mind right now...haha
AZDee
October 7, 2013
People told me to use Bio Oil, so I did and ended up at a Urgent Care with oozing reopened areas....So I went back to following what my SP gave me to use and after a course of antibiotics all was well...I guess some people do great with it and others don't...
Smoothgurl1014
September 14, 2013
I didn't have that procedure I want it I had a body lift I am african american. Get gelzone as soon as the sutures are taken out! You have to order it its a com pression silicone I would cut it and wrap each leg. Its only been a week use alot of ice packs as much as you can I think i used ice packs for a month. Even while at my desk
K_at_RealSelf
September 14, 2013

Hi there, welcome!

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Please do keep us updated on your progress and I hope you get good results soon!

2muchmaintenance
September 15, 2013
I hope so I asked about your but because from the sides it looked flat but from behind it looked awesome, I thought you had work done.
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Cheryl M
October 25, 2014
I wish you luck and a speedy healing keep us up to date with your recovery luv
UPDATED FROM 2muchmaintenance
11 days post

can't live with these scars these are not even in the crease

2muchmaintenanceSeptember 16, 2013

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UPDATED FROM 2muchmaintenance
23 days post

3 weeks post-opt scars

2muchmaintenanceSeptember 28, 2013
I hope these scars close and start to look better. The left side is stinging and burning...bad pain meds does not help.

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mrs.impatient
September 28, 2013
2Muchmaintenance, my scars look like yours and my left side is worse also. The right side is thin and healing well and the left side is raised and swollen and meaty looking. i still use the bacitracin 2 times a day and i started wearing spanx on thursday. I have another endermology treatment next week. I am still VERY swollen
Missmoneypenny
October 2, 2013
You must wear that garment ,, the garment is to reduce swelling its called compression , without it at early stages you will balloon. Like I say if it rubs just get some gauges , there white square light material dab beta dine on them and place over the top then wear garment to hold in place use tape but cut 2 pieces and place each end, don't use one strip as this puts pressure onto the scar ,, I've found a gem of body washes by imperial leather cucumber and aloe Vera,,, it's a clear gel with no perfumes has lots of healing properties in it and is only cheap,, buy this , if your doc has given ointment use it lightly and don't add any more oils to it,, beta dine is a brown liquid and brilliant for scars at an early stage,,, stop thinking creams ,,, all you need to do is squirt beta dine on a gauze and apply !
2muchmaintenance
October 2, 2013
Ok will do I have betadine already!
bunnyboo
January 31, 2020
Compression garments! Also, I don't know if you are aware, but a few simple laser treatments can definitely reduce, practically remove scars. So please please give yourself time to heal and do it properly. The scars are new and in time they will not be noticeable like they are now!!! Heal properly, and in 6mo talk to a goodPS about laser scar removal. I had it done on my breast and it's amazing. You really do look fantastic!
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