Department of Surgery
Strong Health's Specialists in Plastic Surgery
Cosmetic Surgery
Recovery After Thigh Lift Surgery
Immediately Following Surgery
You may go home several hours after surgery or spend a day or two in the hospital, depending on the extent of your procedure and the plan developed with your doctor. In general, you should walk around as soon as possible after surgery to reduce swelling. You may feel some pain and notice the swelling for the first few days after surgery; the pain will be controlled by medicine.
After A Few Weeks
Normally, your stitches will be removed within a week after surgery, though deeper sutures aren’t removed until two or three weeks after. You may also wear a support garment for few weeks to reduce swelling and will need to take antibiotics to prevent infection. Most of the swelling will disappear after three weeks or so, though some may remain for several months. You’ll avoid strenuous activity for a month or so. You should be able to go back to work two weeks after surgery.
Healing is Slow - But Results Are Great
Many people feel depressed for a while after plastic surgery, especially in the early days when the results of the surgery aren’t apparent. This is quite normal and will pass. Healing is slow and gradual and sometimes the final results aren’t obvious for several months. But remember why you chose to have the surgery. If you've met your goals, then your surgery is a success.