Guest guest Posted August 3, 2003 Report Share Posted August 3, 2003 My thigh lift involved incisions along the inner thighs and pubic area. These incisions look worse than the ones for my other procedures probably because of the pressure put on them in order to sit, stand or walk. It takes awhile for these incisions to heal and yes, I had to wear a compression garment that went almost to my knees. It was crotch-less so I had to wear it all the time except for laundering. And, I feel that it really did help with the healing as there is so much pressure on that area when you walk or sit. The garment helped to hold things all together! I was able to walk the day after surgery but bent over due to the tummy tuck I also had at the same time. The first week is the hardest and things get progressively better. I am now about one month out from surgery and still feel some discomfort but it is not too bad. I went back to work after 3 weeks but it was too soon for me as I don't handle pain well!! from Washington Lap RNY Sept 2001 Minus 208.5 pounds 333.5/125 http://www.wworw.com > Can someone please give me some details on the recovery period > following a medial thigh lift? My surgeon will be doing the panty > line incisions. Do I wear a girdle over them (ouch)? What are the > restrictions regarding sitting, walking, etc? Haven't been able to > find much on the web. > > I got so much conflicting advice regarding compression garments > following my tummy tuck (bought them then told not to wear them by my > doctor), breast reduction (wore a binder only), and arm lifts (wore > baby tights) that I need some straight forward advice from someone > who's been there! > > Please help. > Thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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